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The puppy has made a mess!

Science Year 1
This unit is part of Year 1 Science Our Pets

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Objectives

Oh no! There has been a puppy in the classroom and it has had an accident! Plan an investigation to test the absorbency of different types of paper. Predict which paper will be the best at soaking up the accident and then test them to find out.

Science Objectives
i) Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
ii) Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets).

Working Scientifically

  1. Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways.
  2. Observe closely, using simple equipment.
  3. Use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
  4. Gather and record data to help answer questions.

You Will Need

Additional Resources

  • Different squares of materials for soaking up liquid (for example, kitchen towel, tea towel, printer paper)
  • Large sheet of paper per group
  • Trays with water in the bottom

Weblinks
 RSPCA: What do pets need? from www.YouTube.com

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Discuss the problem: which paper will be best for the job of mopping up the puppy accident?
  • Predict and explore different types of paper- pattern seeking.
  • Predict and discuss which material is most effective.
  • Evaluate the results and talk about what they have discovered.
  • Discuss what they need to be healthy and happy and how pets need similar and different things to keep them happy and healthy.

Activities

  1. Observe what is happening and explore different materials.
  2. Predict and explore which material is most effective.
  3. Evaluate the results and talk about what they have discovered.
  4. Begin to understand what they need to be healthy and happy.
  5. Understand that pets need similar and different things to keep them happy and healthy.

Investigation - fair test, problem solving
Discuss the problem: which paper will be best for the job of mopping up the puppy accident?
Consider an investigation to test the different types of paper.

Vocabulary
Happy, healthy, explore, investigate, observe

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