Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To recognise that the shape of some solid objects can be changed.
Working scientifically
- To record data in a table.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can observe how actions change the
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National curriculum
Science
Uses of everyday materials
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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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 be given two sorting hoops labelled ‘does change shape’ and ‘does not change shape’ to sort a selection of ten everyday objects.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should explain why some objects returned to their original shapes and some remained in their new shapes (e.g. the sponge is made from an elastic material which bounces back; the paper clip is made from metal which is strong but flexible).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising that stretching, twisting,
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Vocabulary definitions
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bend
A type of push causing some objects to curve.
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elastic
A material that can stretch and return to its original shape.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science: Uses of everyday materials
Lesson 1: Objects and materials
Lesson 2: Which material is suitable?
Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!
Lesson 4: Testing stretchiness
Lesson 5: Testing strength
Lesson 6: Eco-friendly materials