Mass, Capacity, Temperature - Temperature - Planning

The lesson plan for Year 2 students during the summer term's third week focuses on understanding temperature. It begins with a starter activity that recaps previous learning and introduces the key vocabulary, including 'temperature', 'thermometer', 'number line', 'degrees', and 'scale'. Students are encouraged to think of a thermometer as a vertical number line, where the red line rises with increasing temperature. The class teaching input involves activities using a presentation, where students are asked to interpret thermometers and record temperatures on mini whiteboards. They learn that thermometers can increase in increments other than 1, and they practice identifying temperatures when the red line is between two numbers.

The lesson progresses with reasoning activities where students compare thermometers with different scales, order temperatures, and identify potential mistakes in reading temperatures. Independent learning is facilitated through differentiated worksheets that cater to varying levels of understanding. The plenary session includes a 'Give me five' reflection activity, prompting students to discuss what they have learned, the skills they've used, such as reading scales and ordering numbers, and what they found challenging. The lesson aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their level—working towards, expected, or greater depth—can read thermometers, record temperatures, and understand the concept of temperature scales. The lesson also addresses common misconceptions, such as misreading thermometers due to not paying close attention to the scale.