Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To revise the units Evolution and inheritance and Unbalanced forces.
Working scientifically
- To evaluate the investigation and report on my findings.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can name and describe the forces of
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National curriculum
Science
Forces
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Forces and adaptation, which shows a flying squirrel. Hand out the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Unbalanced forces if required (see Adaptive teaching).
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Science – Unbalanced forces to help them answer questions in the Recap and recall activity; should be in group one in the debate; should use the Resource: Debate sentence starters to help them structure their debate.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be in group two in the debate; should comment on the trustworthiness of their results in their debate; could choose an extension activity relating to plant growth or the enquiry cycle from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: How does light affect the direction of plant growth?
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: naming and describing the forces of
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Vocabulary definitions
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accurate
Measurements that are close to the true value.
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air resistance
The force that slows things down when they move through air.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y5/6 (B): How does light affect the direction of plant growth?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Investigating plant growth - Planning
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: Investigating plant growth - Gathering and analysing data
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: Investigating plant growth - Analysing, concluding and evaluating
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Last update: 16th May, 2025
