Visualiser

The lesson objective: make a fair test or comparison by changing one factor and
observing or measuring the effect while keeping other factors the same (National
Curriculum Objective)

How the Visualiser was used:

The children were shown how to carry out the simple experiment, step by step using
the visualiser. See photos below. The children were then asked which factors could
be changed? Was it a fair test? What kind of experiment is this? Allowing for a full
discussion.

The benefits of the Visualiser:

• The visualiser allowed clear step by step instructions so that the children
knew what should be happening.
• It allowed to improve the childrens observation skills as it clearly showed the
children what they should be looking at.
• It improved the detail in which they could look at the object
• Allowed the pictures to be saved which could then be used for refreshing the
childrens memory regarding the discussion and experiment
• Improved engagement in forthcoming lessons