Learning objectives
- To determine the conductivity of different materials and link this to their uses.
- Working scientifically: To write a detailed, organised method which is easy to follow.
Success criteria
- I can define
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National curriculum
Science
Properties and changes of materials
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Cross-curricular links
British values
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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 illustrate the method rather than writing a method into their books; could use the activity Activity: Designing a spacesuit (support) during the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could create an additional cup wrapped in multiple layers of different materials; could be challenged to select materials that, when combined, would offer the maximum possible insulation against heat loss; should analyse how the combination of materials affected the heat retention compared to the individual materials; refine their designs based on the data and their observations.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: defining the terms ‘thermal
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Vocabulary definitions
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conductor
A material that lets heat and electrical charge pass through quickly and easily.
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electrical conductivity
A measure of how quickly and easily electrical charge passes through a material.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 7th September, 2023
