Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: Investigating space blankets - Planning
Applying knowledge of reflection and measuring temperature to plan an investigation into the heat retention of space blankets. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the class into groups of three. Provide each group with the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Earth and space if required (see Adaptive teaching). Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Celestial bodies, which shows the heliocentric model of the Solar System.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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In this unit
Assessment – Science Y5/6 (A): How reflective are space blankets?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Investigating space blankets – Gathering dataY5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Investigating space blankets – Analysing, concluding and evaluatingY5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Investigating space blankets – ExtendingY5/6 (A): Lesson 5: Investigating space blankets – Presenting
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
