In this unit, children explore what is meant by ‘waterproof,’ ‘floating,’ and ‘sinking,’ then experiment and make predictions with various materials to carry out a series of tests. They learn about the different features of EYFS boats and ships before investigating their shape and structures to build their own.
Pupils investigate and learn about waterproof materials. They conduct a test in groups, observing what happens when they pour water through various samples, and then report back to the class, connecting their findings to EYFS boat activities.
Learning Objective
To understand what waterproof means and to test whether materials are waterproof.
Pupils investigate and learn about floating and sinking by making predictions about whether an object will float or sink, then testing their ideas as part of an EYFS boat activities experiment.
Learning Objective
To test and make predictions for which materials float or sink.
The children continue to look at boats and ships, but with a particular focus on their shape and how they move through the water. They explore and play with various boats and containers to determine which shapes work best.
Learning Objective
To investigate how the shape and structure of boats affects the way they move.
