Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the units Classifying big and small, Evolution and inheritance, Light and reflection and Circulation and health.
Working scientifically
- To use further data to inform a conclusion.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can classify animals based on their physical
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National curriculum
Science
Living things and their habitats
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Animals in the sunshine and ask the children to discuss in pairs how they would classify each animal and what evidence they are using to support their decision.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Classifying big and small and the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Evolution and inheritance to help with the Recap and recall activity classifying animals; could watch the Pupil video: Investigating UV protection to support carrying out the practical experiment.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should justify which pair of sunglasses is the best by using multiple sets of data and other factors, such as aesthetics or eye coverage.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: classifying animals based on their physical
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Vocabulary definitions
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adaptation
A characteristic that helps an organism to survive in its habitat.
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amphibian
A vertebrate that lays jelly-coated eggs, is cold-blooded, has moist skin and breathes with either lungs, gills or through their skin (e.g. frog).
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y6: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses - Planning
Lesson 2: Investigating sunglasses - Gathering data
Lesson 3: Investigating sunglasses - Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Lesson 4: Investigating sunglasses - Extending
Lesson 5: Investigating sunglasses - Presenting
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th November, 2024
