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Primary Science FPD Jennifer Toms
Primary Science FPD Jennifer Toms
Planning
Document
Primary & Secondary
University of
Notre Dame
English CONCEPT MAP
Understand how ideas can be expanded and sharpened Maths
through careful choice of verbs, elaborated tenses and a
range of adverb groups/phrases (ACELA1523) Connect volume and capacity and their units of
measurement (ACMMG138).
Create literary texts that adapt or combine aspects of texts
students have experienced in innovative
Concept: Irreversible and reversible
Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths
ways (ACELT1618)
changes. Term: 2 Weeks: 1 -10 and areas using appropriate units (ACMMG137)
Nature and development Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena (ACSHE098)
Students follow procedures to develop investigable
of science Important contributions to the advancement of science have been made by people from a range of cultures (ACSHE099) questions and design investigations into simple
endeavour (Year 5-6)
Science as a human
Questioning and With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation
predicting might be (ACSIS232)
Science inquiry skills (Year 5-6)
Planning and conducting With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer questions or solve problems (ACSIS103)
Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data, using digital
technologies as appropriate (ACSIS104)
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS105)
Processing and analysing Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in
data and information data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS107)
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS221)
Evaluating Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem (ACSIS108)
Communicating Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS110)
©Australian Curriculum Western Australia 2012 Based on Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) materials (Version 3.0, January 2012) 1
General Capabilities Cross Curriculum Priorities Notes:
Literacy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Numeracy
A ia a d A a ia e gage e i h A ia
Information and communication technology (ICT) competence
Critical and creative thinking Sustainability
Ethical behaviour
Personal and social competence
Intercultural understanding
©Australian Curriculum Western Australia 2012 Based on Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) materials (Version 3.0, January 2012) 2
SCIENCE FORWARD PLANNING DOCUMENT Year six chemical science
SCSA LINKS
Science Understanding Science as a Science Inquiry Skills TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES RESOURCES/KEY
Human QUESTIONS
Endeavour
Changes to materials can be - Communicate ideas, explanations and Introduction (15 minutes, including travel time):
reversible or processes using scientific
irreversible (ACSSU095) representations in a variety of ways, 1. Read o den , The inventing room- everlasting Charlie and the Chocolate
including multi-modal gob oppe and hai offee. Factory by Roald Dahl (page
texts (ACSIS110) 2. Access padlet via QR code, students brainstorm the foods Mr 103-107)
Wonka was working on in the inventing room. Followed by iPads (individual)
LESSON OBJECTIVES additional questions- refer to resource. Padlet (via QR code)
3. Hand out a golden ticket to each student and explain we are Golden tickets
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
going o M Wonka in en ing oom (inc ion):
Identify evidence of changes which occur by observing different materials. Head to kitchen/ lab with following facilities set up:
Explain why they think changes can or cannot be reversed. a. Melted chocolate
Work collaboratively in small groups to share existing ideas of what causes b. Kettle boiling (adult supervision)
change. c. Eggs cooking in a sauce pan (adult supervision) 1x Education Assistant
d. Rusted irons at one station. 2x Parent helpers
e. Liquid station- mentos and soft drink. (adult (dressed up if possible).
ASSESSMENT (DIAGNOSTIC) supervision)
Padlet- students current ideas. f. Ice poles melting Challenge cards (Twinkl,
Individual KWL chart at conclusion of class. g. Challenge corner (challenge cards) 2010).
Teacher observations through class discussion. Were students able to share 4. Remind students of science safety (specific sheet). Chocolate Factory rules.
their groups ideas regarding their perception on change in state? 5. Introduce students to their colour groups. Explain group name
on their golden ticket.
6. Instruct the four groups to go to each station (some stations Teacher, EA or parent helper
will be empty) and observe what they see (20 minutes). to ask the following
Questions to be asked to students. Encourage students to talk questions:
about their observations. What can you observe about
7. Return to classroom, students sit in colour groups and share each example?
their observations and create a team summary using their What changes have occurred
iPads (OneNote folder). to the original objects and
8. Class discussion of key points. (Teacher to not give formal materials?
definitions or correct student). Do you think the changes can
9. Introduce STEM project be reversed? Why? How?
a. Explain to students they will be making their own Why not?
invention by creating a solar oven. What are your current ideas
b. Hand out STEM student handout. on what causes change?
c. Tell students they will be in partners (they will need
to find their partner by matching up their personal
code on their ticket with one other person).
Conclusion (5 minutes):
10. Students to complete individual KWL chart. KWL chart (Twinkl, 2010).
Learner diversity
Below expected level:
SCSA LINKS
Science Understanding Science as a Science Inquiry Skills TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES RESOURCES/KEY QUESTIONS
Human
Endeavour
Changes to materials can - Identify, plan and apply the elements of Introduction (10 minutes): Google slides- PowerPoint.
be reversible or scientific investigations to answer
irreversible (ACSSU095) questions and solve problems using 1. Iden if den p io knowledge by using a What can make matter change?
equipment and materials safely and think, pair, share and images from slides.
identifying potential risks (ACSIS103) 2. State learning objectives and refer to success
criteria.
Decide variables to be changed and
measured in fair tests, and observe Lesson steps (35 minutes):
measure and record data with accuracy
using digital technologies as 3. Walk to each work station and explain to Procedure sheets.
appropriate (ACSIS104) students they will find the procedure of;
Class set of pipe cleaners
Pipe cleaner shapes Bucket of sand
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Sand and water concentrate 8x cups of water
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
Digesting food Packet of lollies
Berocca and water 4x berocca
Observe and record information about common changes to materials.
4x observation sheets
Share and discuss observations of chemical and physical changes and identify
4. Model the pipe cleaner shape activity
whether or not they are easily reversible.
including how to complete the observation
Work collaboratively in small groups for four experiments. sheet during experiments.
5. Revise safety procedures- two main areas Safety procedure on wall (Teachstarter,
ASSESSMENT (FORMATIVE) today, working with water, if any spills clear 2020).
up immediately, eating at one station only,
Self-assessment via success criteria. use other senses on the three other stations.
Google form- example of one reversible and one irreversible change 6. Students move into their allocated colour
Observe groups to ensure students are working together. Input from each groups (roles of scribe, manager, speaker and Golden tickets handed out to students with
group member. Anecdotal notes used to record. photographer). Collect iPad and head to one group information.
of the stations. 4x iPads
7. Students follow instructions at each work
station for a five-minute period.
Bell/ timer
8. Following experiments, speaker of each group What did you notice before, during and after
shares findings with class. Group discussion each experiment?
identifying findings. What did you see, hear, feel, taste?
Could you get the pipe cleaner/ sand/ lolly/
Conclusion (10 minutes): berocca back to its original state?
Do you think the changes you saw were a
9. Students close eyes and self-assess physical or chemical state?
achievement of success criteria.
10. Students use QR code to access google form
quiz.
Learner diversity
SCSA LINKS
Science Understanding Science as a Human Science Inquiry Skills TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES RESOURCES/KEY
Endeavour QUESTIONS
Changes to materials can Science involves testing Identify, plan and apply Introduction (10 minutes)
be reversible or predictions by the elements of scientific
irreversible (ACSSU095) gathering data and investigations to answer 1. Students divide into science groups. Manager picks up group
using evidence to develop questions and solve concept cartoon. Concept cartoon (RSC.
explanations of events and problems using equipment a. Discuss thoughts. 2000).
phenomena and reflects and materials safely and b. Share ideas with class.
historical and cultural identifying potential
contributions (ACSHE098) risks (ACSIS103) Lesson steps (35 minutes):
Scientific knowledge is Decide variables to be 2. Introduce students to class investigation by reminding them of
used to solve problems and changed and measured in the work they did in the inventing room in lesson one.
inform personal and fair tests, and observe 3. Tell den one of M Wonka o ke ha e made a speech
community measure and record data in he in en ing oom a ing, All he change ha occ o
decisions (ACSHE100) with accuracy using digital ma e ial beca e of hea ing can be e e ed h o gh cooling.
technologies as Explain to students it is their responsibility to test this statement
appropriate (ACSIS104) with four materials. Google slides, information
4. Refer to google slides to present instructions. adapted from Primary
Reflect on and suggest a. Revision of fair test (Cows Moo Softly) Connections, 2014.
improvements to scientific 5. Students to access investigation workbook through OneNote.
investigations (ACSIS108) 6. Students complete investigation (Monitor timing, may need to Investigation online
be completed over two lessons). workbook.
LESSON OBJECTIVES 7. *Extension question:
What materials can be heated as a form of recycling? Equipment: 4x groups: ice
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
How do we reverse materials for recycling? cubes, wax cube, 1 table
Create questions, predictions and record their observations for an
investigation. Refer to https://www.coolaustralia.org/student-toolbox/ spoon grated cheese, 1
Conduct an investigation on how different variables are affected by the Conclusion (15 minutes): tablespoon bicarbonate soda,
heating and cooling process. 1 tea light, freezer, matches
8. Students to complete an individual reflection at the end of (teacher supervision).
Identify a change in state of some materials allow for recycling.
investigation workbook. Protective heating gloves.
9. Mix and match activity identifying processes in which materials go
ASSESSMENT (SUMMATIVE – Science Inquiry Skills) through (change in state). Links to next elaborate lesson of recycling Reflection questions:
Investigation workbook- completion. materials.
Refer to rubric- explicit assessment of inquiry skills. What changes could you
Below expected level: make to the investigation?
o Students grouped in mix abilities.
o Students have role to ensure continued participation. What worked well?
SCSA LINKS
Science Understanding Science as a Human Science Inquiry TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES RESOURCES/KEY
Endeavour Skills QUESTIONS
Changes to materials can Science involves testing Communicate ideas, As a cross curricular experience, students have been reading Charlie and the Charlie and the Chocolate
be reversible or predictions by explanations and Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl during English classes. Students should factory by Roald Dahl text.
irreversible (ACSSU095) gathering data and processes using have finished the book by this listen.
using evidence to develop scientific
explanations of events and representations in a Introduction (10 minutes):
phenomena and reflects variety of ways,
historical and cultural including multi- 1. Students use QR code to access Kahoot. Questions review concepts QR code, Kahoot.
contributions (ACSHE098) modal of unit.
texts (ACSIS110) Journals
2. Students to review science journals and word wall. Each student Word Wall
LESSON OBJECTIVES shares one new thing they have learnt to their shoulder partner.
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
Lesson steps (40 minutes):
Create a poster demonstrating the concepts of reversible and
irreversible changes. 3. Introduce to students their task is to create a poster on how
Explain reversible changes can be used to recycle materials. reversible and irreversible changes occur, they are to discuss
Reflect on their learning via completion of the poster, KWL chart and processes in which a change of state occurs (via heating, cooling,
oral discussion. rusting etc) using specific examples.
Students move into their small groups and share their posters.
KWL chart
Students access KWL chart from lesson one. Review answers. Students
reflect on what they have learnt and complete their chart. Students are invited
to share with the class one point from each section of the KWL chart.
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