Grade 4 Science — Term 2, Week 8

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G4

Grade 4 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Recognise that machines need energy to work.
Materials	Windup toy, battery toy, pictures
Key vocabulary	energy, machine, power, movement, source
Engage (starter)	"What gives a machine the energy to move?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: match machines to their energy sources (muscle, battery, electricity); tap-to-reveal energy powering machines.
Plenary (close)	What does a machine need to work?
Assessment	Links energy and machines.
Teacher notes	Ties Term 1 energy to Term 2 machines.

Grade 4 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Describe movement (kinetic) energy in machines.
Materials	Balls, ramps, windup toys
Key vocabulary	movement energy, kinetic, motion, transfer
Engage (starter)	"Where does a rolling ball's energy come from?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: give objects movement energy and watch it transfer; link a push to motion; tap-to-reveal movement energy.
Plenary (close)	What kind of energy does a moving object have?
Assessment	Describes movement energy.
Teacher notes	Keep energy language simple.

Grade 4 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Recognise stored energy that can be released.
Materials	Stretched band, raised weight, windup toy
Key vocabulary	stored energy, stretch, release, spring
Engage (starter)	"Where is the energy in a stretched band?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: stretch bands and wind toys to store energy, then release it into movement; tap-to-reveal stored energy.
Plenary (close)	Give an example of stored energy.
Assessment	Recognises stored energy.
Teacher notes	Stored energy can become movement.

Grade 4 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Plan a simple device using a machine and energy.
Materials	Building materials, machine kits
Key vocabulary	design, machine, energy, plan, build
Engage (starter)	"Can we build something that uses a simple machine?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: plan and build a simple device (a pulley lift or ramp cart) using a machine and an energy source; tap-to-reveal design steps.
Plenary (close)	Which machine and energy did you use?
Assessment	Designs a device.
Teacher notes	Applies forces, machines, and energy together.

Grade 4 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Consolidate energy powering machines.
Materials	Machine kits, review cards
Key vocabulary	review, energy, machine
Engage (starter)	"Energy and machines challenge!"
Develop (main)	Interactive: match energy sources to machines and share built devices at review stations.
Plenary (close)	What does a machine need to work?
Assessment	Station accuracy.
Teacher notes	Celebrate design and problem-solving.