Science KS 2 Unit 5-6h Enquiry in environmental and technological contexts

This unit is designed to extend children's investigative work. It focuses on finding the answer to:

• an environmental question.
• a technological question.

Both investigations require children to:

• plan a suitable approach.
• collect and record evidence in an appropriate manner.
• explain their results using scientific knowledge and understanding.
• evaluate the evidence collected and consider its limitations.


This unit takes approximately 7 hours.

OTHER RESOURCES

• ICT data-handling package
• apparatus for measuring length of dandelion leaves
• wires, buzzers, lamps for circuit construction
• aluminium foil
• sponge, carpet or other soft insulating materials