Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
Testing light and UV transmission of different sunglasses through an enquiry to decide which pair work best.
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Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recall key knowledge from previous units.
- Apply knowledge in new contexts.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Carry out a full scientific enquiry.
For more information about this unit please see the Teacher video: Making connections – Are some sunglasses safer than others? in Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses – Planning.
Suggested prior learning
This unit revises and builds on the learning from the previous Year 6 Science units.Lessons
Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses – Planning
Knowledge
- To revise the units Circulation and health and Light and reflection.
Working scientifically
- To plan a comparative test.
Lesson 2: Investigating sunglasses – Gathering data
Knowledge
- To revise the units Light and reflection and Circuits, batteries and switches.
Working scientifically
- To gather and record data.
Lesson 3: Investigating sunglasses – Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Knowledge
- To revise the units Light and reflection and Circulation and health.
Working scientifically
- To conclude and evaluate the investigation.
Lesson 4: Investigating sunglasses – Extending
Knowledge
- To revise the units Classifying big and small, Evolution and inheritance, Light and reflection and Circulation and health.
Working scientifically
- To use further data to inform a conclusion.
Lesson 5: Investigating sunglasses – Presenting
Knowledge
- To revise the units Light and reflection and Circulation and health.
Working scientifically
- To report on findings in the form of an advert.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Y6 Science Knowledge organisers
A complete collection of the Year 6 Knowledge organisers referred to in this unit. The Making connections units do not…

Vocabulary display: Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others? unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language, Writing – composition.
Mathematics: Number – number and place value, Statistics.
RSE: Physical health and fitness, Health and prevention.
British values: Rule of law, Mutual respect.