1. Scientific Thinking Frame
IDEAL Analysis
Scientific Thinking Frame

3. Thinking Time…
Teacher & pupil discussion, question & answer

4. I D E A L Identify Describe Explain Apply Link
Look at the light coming through the trees. Discuss in pairs and as a class. Then write a few lines about your ideas on you show- me board. Read your work out and self-level or peer-level your ideas

5. Level 7 6 5 4 3 Level of detail of ideas
This links up with my ideas about light travelling in straight lines and how plants use their leaves for photosynthesis 6
This is a bit like in a theatre where they use spotlights to create shadows. My plant at home has to be near the window as light cant shine through solid objects like my wardrobe! 5
I can see that the light travels only in straight lines and you cannot see round/through solid objects (opaque) and that the trees use their leaves to catch the light for living processes 4
I can see straight lines of light and green tall trees 3
I can see some trees and some light rays