Lesson Plan: P2.1.03


LESSON PLAN
Teacher Subject Period Date Year Ability LSA/Other Support
Science

Context and
Landmark
Assessment		 P2.1.03
Landmark Assessment: Progress Observation Opportunity
Remember to have high expectations
Lesson Title: Today we are learning about
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Remember to check for PROGRESS
Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
Success Criteria: You will show your learning by...
  1. Weight is measured using a calibrated spring-balance (a newtonmeter).
  2. The weight of an object and the mass of an object are directly proportional.
  3. The weight of an object depends on the gravitational field strength at the point where the object is.
  4. Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity. The force of gravity close to the Earth is due to the gravitational field around the Earth.
  5. The weight of an object may be considered to act at a single point referred to as the object's centre of mass.
  6. The weight of an object can be calculated using the equation: weight = mass x gravitational field strength W = m g weight, W, in newtons, N mass, m, in kilograms, kg gravitational field strength, g, in newtons per kilogram, N/kg (In any calculation the value of the gravitational field strength (g) will be given.)
Think about how you can match the needs of ALL students
Keywords:
  • Gravity (1)
  • Centre of mass (1)
  • Gravitational field strength (1)
  • Directly proportional (1)
  • Weight (1)
  • Mass (1)
  • Newtonmeter (1)
Links: Literacy, Numeracy, SMSC, British values
Memory Anchor:

AFL/Key Questions:
  1. What piece of equipment is used to measure weight?
    Weight is measured using a calibrated spring-balance (a newtonmeter).
  2. What is the relationship between the weight of an object and the mass of an object?
    The weight of an object and the mass of an object are directly proportional.
  3. What does gravitational field strength depend on?
    The weight of an object depends on the gravitational field strength at the point where the object is.
  4. What is weight and what causes the force of gravity close to the Earth?
    Weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity. The force of gravity close to the Earth is due to the gravitational field around the Earth.
  5. What is the name of the single point of an object where the weight is considered to act?
    The weight of an object may be considered to act at a single point referred to as the object's centre of mass.
  6. What equation is used to calculate weight? Include the SI units.
    The weight of an object can be calculated using the equation: weight = mass x gravitational field strength W = m g weight, W, in newtons, N mass, m, in kilograms, kg gravitational field strength, g, in newtons per kilogram, N/kg (In any calculation the value of the gravitational field strength (g) will be given.)
Identify questions for high, middle, low and identify questioning techniques- Challenge questions

Learning Phases/Episodes
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Differentiation: AGT, SEND, LLL, Disadvantaged
Remember to check for PROGRESS
Starter Activity Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to copy and complete the keywords.
  • Teacher reveals missing letters; Students correct mistakes;
  • Discuss the scientific meanings of the words.
  • Students to write down the definitions of the most important / new keywords.
  • Discuss the 'Memory Anchor'.
    • What does it show?
    • How does it relate to the what we are learning about today (title)?
Think about PACE – Develop, consolidate and deepen knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension
Remember to give time to apply knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension


Plenary Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to answer the 'Key Questions' with learning partners.
Progress Check
  • Teacher to reveal and discuss the answers to the questions.
 Extension
  • What have learnt about the 'Big Ideas' today?

Homework Differentiation and Challenge question/task