This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils carry out a comparative test investigating whether some sunglasses are safer than others. Pupils explore how much light passes through different lenses, revisiting prior knowledge in topics such as light and reflection, circuits, classification, and health. The video demonstrates each stage of the enquiry cycle, from posing testable questions and planning fair tests to recording grouped data using bar charts and drawing informed conclusions.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Science Making connections resources. It simplifies the process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to support pupils in developing enquiry skills while applying them in real-world contexts. With engaging practical tasks, data analysis, and links to consumer safety and advertising, the unit encourages scientific thinking, independence, and clear communication of results in lessons like the ones below.

Science, key stage 2, Year 6, Making connections: Are some sunglasses safer than others?, Lesson 1: Investigating sunglasses – Planning