Category Archives: Science - Page 4

How do we know the Earth is Round?

Lesson Summary: The children should all be aware that the earth is, to all extents and purposes, round, but would probably not be able to explain how we know.  The lesson is designed to be read by the children and …

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Electrical Circuits

Lesson Summary: The lesson introduces the children to simple electrical circuits.  The discussion is designed to be used by the teacher and the children should be able to handle the different components as they are introduced to them.  Activity A …

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Symbiosis – Symbiotic Relationships – ClownFish and Sea Anemone

Lesson Summary: The lesson teaches the children about symbiotic relationships, concentrating on the mutually beneficial relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone.  The reading may be used as a paired reading activity and should be available to the children …

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Parasitism – Brood Parasites

Lesson Summary: The lesson is designed to follow on a lesson on mutually beneficial symbiosis.  The reading may be used as a resource for the teacher but needs to be available to the children, if necessary, to assist them in …

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The Octopus – Mollusc Family

Lesson Summary: The lesson looks at the characteristics of the octopus. The reading may be used by the teacher as a resource, or as an individual or paired reading activity.  Activity A allows the children to test their understanding of …

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