Grade 6 Science — Term 3, Week 11
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T3 G6
Day 1: Looking Ahead: Secondary Science
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Preview the sciences studied in secondary school. |
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| Materials | Preview cards (biology, chemistry, physics) |
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| Key vocabulary | biology, chemistry, physics, secondary, subject |
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| Engage (starter) | "What sciences will you study next?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: explore how primary science splits into biology, chemistry, and physics; connect topics learned to each; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name the three main secondary sciences. |
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| Assessment | Previews secondary science. |
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| Teacher notes | Build confidence for the transition. |
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Day 2: Science Skills for Secondary
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Identify science skills needed for secondary study. |
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| Materials | Skills checklist |
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| Key vocabulary | skill, investigate, measure, analyse, safety |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which skills will help you succeed next year?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: review key skills (investigating, measuring, analysing, lab safety); self-assess readiness; tap-to-reveal skills. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a science skill you have mastered. |
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| Assessment | Identifies key skills. |
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| Teacher notes | Affirm growth and readiness. |
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Day 3: Laboratory Safety
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe basic laboratory safety rules. |
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| Materials | Lab-safety pictures, equipment |
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| Key vocabulary | safety, laboratory, equipment, hazard, rule |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do we stay safe in a science lab?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort safe and unsafe lab actions; discuss equipment and rules; tap-to-reveal lab safety. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one laboratory safety rule. |
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| Assessment | Describes lab safety. |
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| Teacher notes | Prepares for secondary practicals. |
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Day 4: A Scientific Mindset
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe the attitudes of a good scientist. |
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| Materials | Discussion prompts |
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| Key vocabulary | curious, careful, open-minded, evidence, persistent |
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| Engage (starter) | "What makes someone a great scientist?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss curiosity, care, open-mindedness, and using evidence; reflect on their own growth; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name an attitude of a good scientist. |
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| Assessment | Describes a scientific mindset. |
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| Teacher notes | Nurture lifelong curiosity. |
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Day 5: Review: Transition to Secondary
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate readiness for secondary science. |
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| Materials | Review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, secondary, skill, mindset |
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| Engage (starter) | "Ready for secondary challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: review skills, safety, and mindset at stations; celebrate readiness. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share what you look forward to in secondary science. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Build confidence and excitement. |
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