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Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Observing over time

Exploring how temperature is measured using a thermometer, gathering data about the temperature across the four seasons and making comparisons. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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1. Recap and recall

Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each) and display the Presentation: Missing words. Ask the children to write down the missing words.

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Assessment – Science Y1/2 (A): Seasonal changesY1/2 (A): Lesson 1: Wonderful weatherY1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Seasonal activitiesY1/2 (A): Lesson 3: How do trees change?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: Daylight hours
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Observing over time
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Weather reports
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