Anonymous

Insulating food for meals on wheels/Lesson: Difference between revisions

From OER in Education
(Created page with "Outline: Time: 1 hour Group: whole class and groups of 6 Focus: insulation == Learning Objectives for science == * Some materials are better thermal insulators than other...")
 
 
(One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)
Line 34: Line 34:
* Using the equipment provided, investigate which material keeps the water in the can warmest for the longest time.  
* Using the equipment provided, investigate which material keeps the water in the can warmest for the longest time.  
* Think about how to make it a fair test.
* Think about how to make it a fair test.
==  
 
What the teacher does ==
== What the teacher does ==


* Lead the discussion on materials long enough for children to notice the difference wearing outdoor clothes insides makes.  
* Lead the discussion on materials long enough for children to notice the difference wearing outdoor clothes insides makes.  
Line 42: Line 42:
* Pose questions – ‘What materials will you use to keep food warm for as long as possible?’, ‘How will you make it a fair test?’, ‘What will be your prediction?’, ‘How will you record your results?’
* Pose questions – ‘What materials will you use to keep food warm for as long as possible?’, ‘How will you make it a fair test?’, ‘What will be your prediction?’, ‘How will you record your results?’


'''Differentiation'''  
'''Differentiation''' <br />
 
Mixed ability groups – by outcome.
Mixed ability groups – by outcome.


'''Assessment'''  
'''Assessment''' <br />
 
By observation or recorded work
By observation or recorded work