Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the unit Sound and vibrations and Forces and magnets.
Working scientifically
- To pose and investigate new questions.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe how a sound forms and
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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 three and hand out the Knowledge organiser: Science – Sound and vibrations (one per group). Display the Presentation: Sound waves, showing sound waves travelling through water.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could play the Pupil video: Investigating wind volume on loop to support following the method; should use the Knowledge organiser: Science – Sound and vibrations to help them when concluding and using scientific vocabulary and explanations.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should independently make links between the two enquiries using scientific vocabulary; 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 how a sound forms and
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Vocabulary definitions
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botanist
A scientist who studies plants.
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decibel meter
A device used to measure the volume of a sound.
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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: 16th May, 2025
