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Making measurements Practical – taking measurements of various items Measurement calculations using conversion caterpillars for mm, cm, m, km 4-5 Science Inquiry Skills Variables and making a hypothesis Define the variables Identifying variables (Simpsons sheet) Examine the parts of a hypothesis Complete formulating a hypothesis and examining variables sheet. Graphing Step by step how to construct a line graph using a set of pre-determined criteria. Practice graphing. Simpsons Variables worksheet. Formulating a hypothesis and examining variables sheet. Graphing booklets and checklists. Measurable scales – folded paper activity. 6-7 Investigation & Validation To see how the area of a piece of paper affects its falling time. Plan and conduct investigation Collect and analyse results including a graph Investigation Validation Assessment reflection Investigation Planning Sheet Study skills: Collect data and represent it in tables. Annotate data whilst conducting experiments. Study skills: Graphic organisers/develop a proformat for a Investigation. Investigation: Dropping Paper 10% 8 - 9 Structure of the Earth & different rock types. To know the properties of minerals to understand why rocks are important to us to know the layers of the earth Structure of the Earth booklets Layers of the earth Label the earth layers Cut and paste Minerals What are minerals? Layers of the earth cut and paste sheets. Comparing minerals practical. Rock summary booklet with flow charts. Collection of 3 types of rocks
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