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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: Investigating muscle fatigue - Gathering data

Gathering data to explore how energy availability affects muscle fatigue. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the class into groups of three and provide each group with a whiteboard, pen and the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Movement and nutrition. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Survive the island, which shows a deserted island map. Press the audio button to listen to the castaway, Oliver. Click on the first location (you are here) to go to the first escape situation (the beach).

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Assessment – Science Y3/4 (A): How does food affect muscle fatigue?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: Investigating muscle fatigue – Planning
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: Investigating muscle fatigue – Gathering data
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Investigating muscle fatigue – Analysing, concluding and evaluatingY3/4 (A): Lesson 4: Investigating muscle fatigue – ExtendingY3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Investigating muscle fatigue – Presenting
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