Learning objective
- To observe and measure growth in humans.
- To use simple measuring equipment.
Success criteria
- I can apply my understanding of the human
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Measurement
Pupils should be taught to:
- Choose
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could take measurements after they have seen someone in their group take them; could use the Activity: Growth chart instead of drawing the axes in their books.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could suggest additional ways in which children from different year groups develop (for example, larger feet, hands, arms, better fine motor skills, faster runner, etc.).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: measuring using a tape
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Vocabulary definitions
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growth
Changing and learning over time.
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height
The measurement from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th April, 2024
