This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils investigate the relationship between hand span and grip strength. Pupils take part in a pattern-seeking enquiry, lifting fruits of increasing size and recording group data to explore how grip varies. The video supports each stage of the enquiry cycle, including planning, measuring, recording results in bar charts, and drawing conclusions.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Science Making connections resources. It simplifies the process, helping teachers guide pupils in applying scientific knowledge and enquiry skills in fun, real-world contexts – like friction testing with gloves and designing snooker gloves in lessons like the ones below.

Science, key stage 2, Year 3, Making connections: Does hand span affect grip strength?, Lesson 1: Investigating grip strength – Planning