Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the units Forces and magnets, Plant reproduction and States of matter.
Working scientifically
- To gather and record data.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe a force as a push,
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National curriculum
Science
Plants
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the class into groups of five and number the pupils in each group from one to five. Provide each group with the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Forces and magnets and the Resource: Knowledge organiser: States of matter. Explain the rules of the game: Ask pupil one to sit facing their group with their back to the board.…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could collect and record one set of data only; should refer to the Resource: Investigating seed dispersal method to help carry out the experiment; could watch the Pupil video: Investigating seed dispersal set to play on loop to follow the method.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should justify the choices of seed and wind source; could use decimal places to measure the distance the seed is dispersed; could be shown the Pupil video: Calculating the mean average song and attempt to calculate the mean average of their repeat results using a calculator; could choose an extension activity from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: How does wind force affect seed dispersal?.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing a force as a push,
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Vocabulary definitions
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centimetres
A unit for measuring distance or length.
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friction
A force between two surfaces in contact that opposes motion.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y3/4 (B): How does wind force affect seed dispersal?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: Investigating seed dispersal - Planning
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Investigating seed dispersal - Gathering data
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: Investigating seed dispersal - Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Investigating seed dispersal - Extending
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: Investigating seed dispersal - Presenting
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 20th May, 2025
