Waves in the oceans

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Oceans and Seas Oceans and Seas of the World

Objectives

Science

  • Observe closely, using simple equipment.
  • Perform simple tests.
  • Use observations and ideas to provide answers to questions.

English

  • Discuss and clarify the meanings of words, linking new meanings to known vocabulary.
  • Discuss their favourite words and phrases.

Lesson Planning

Investigate the way waves are caused and how they move. Use investigations to build wave word banks.

Teaching Outcomes
To understand what causes waves in the sea and what effect waves have on beaches and coastlines.
To attempt spellings of a variety of powerful descriptive words describing the movements of waves.

Children will:

  • Discuss the causes of waves in the world’s oceans.
  • Observe the actions of waves.
  • Develop their vocabulary for describing the movements and effects of waves.

You Will Need

  • Water
  • Paint roller trays
  • Medium-sized pebble
  • Camping stove
  • Small pan
  • Straws
  • Sand, small shells and small pebbles
  • Dominoes