Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To identify solids using their properties.
Working scientifically
- To ask relevant questions about the properties of solids.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can list the properties of solids.
- I can
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National curriculum
Science
States of matter
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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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 use the Activity: Testing solids, liquids and gases: support version to record their observations; could use a reduced number of materials when testing the properties (wooden block and putty only).
Pupils working at greater depth
Could create a Venn diagram using their PE hoops and sort more challenging mixtures (see Teacher knowledge); could be provided with additional solid materials (e.g. sponge or cotton wool) when testing properties to explore solids that appear compressible due to the air trapped in them.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing the properties of solids; identifying
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can list the properties of solids, including fixed shape and volume.
- I can identify examples of solids, including sand, putty, plastic blocks, wooden blocks and rock.
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Vocabulary definitions
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compress
To make smaller.
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force
A push, pull or twist.
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Example work
Sissinghurst Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 29th March, 2024
