Interactive Amplify (IA) sits at the Interactive row and Amplify column of the PICRAT grid. Below: real Science lessons for KS2 that classify as IA, plus anti-examples that look IA but are not.
Magnetic vs non-magnetic sorting on a class wall
Each pair gets a tray of mixed objects (paperclip, plastic spoon, eraser, key, coin, button). They test each with a magnet, then post a photo of each object to one of two Padlet columns: magnetic or non-magnetic. The class scrolls and the teacher asks any pair whose classification differed from others to demonstrate.
Tools: Padlet
Class plant growth measurements on shared sheet
Each pair plants two seeds (one in dark, one in light) and measures shoot height daily. Pairs enter measurements into a shared class spreadsheet. After two weeks, the class scrolls all pairs' data and identifies fastest-growing plants, slowest, and discusses likely reasons (tied to the dark/light condition).
Tools: Google Sheets
Forces investigation prediction wall
Before the teacher demonstrates a forces experiment (e.g. pulling a heavy box with rollers vs without), each pair posts a prediction on a class Padlet about what will happen and why. The class votes on Mentimeter. The teacher then runs the demo and the class compares predictions to outcome, posting one-line reflections on a shared sheet.
Tools: Padlet, Mentimeter
Lessons that look IA but are not
Useful counter-examples when you are checking your own lesson placement on the PICRAT grid.
This page is one of a growing set of PICRAT examples by cell, subject and key stage. Page maintained by Andy Perryer.