Lesson 5: Irreversible changes: Burning and rusting
Exploring the irreversible changes of burning and rusting and developing the working scientifically skill of conclusion writing.
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Learning objectives
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? and select a volunteer to read each statement aloud.
Arrange the pupils into pairs and instruct them to discuss whether they agree or disagree with each statement. Explain that they should justify their decisions using learning from previous lessons.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Example work
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
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