Lesson Planning
Teaching
- Discuss the problem: which paper will be best for the job of mopping up the puppy accident?
- Predict and discuss which material is most effective.
- Evaluate the results and talk about what they have discovered.
- Consider what a pet needs to be healthy and happy (Yr1).
- Make comparison between different pets' needs and requirements for health and happiness (Yr2).
Activities
- Observe what is happening and explore different materials.
- Predict and explore which material is most effective.
- Evaluate the results and talk about what they have discovered.
- Understand what different pets need to be healthy and happy (Yr1).
- Make comparisons between different pets' needs and requirements for health and happiness (Yr2).
Investigation - fair test, problem solving
Discuss the problem: which paper will be best for the job of mopping up the puppy accident?
Year 1 - Carry out an investigation to test the different types of paper. Consider what a pet needs to be healthy and happy.
Year 2 - Extend to include recording of data, Make comparison between different pets' needs and requirements for health and happiness.
Vocabulary
Happy, healthy, explore, investigate, observe