Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To recognise that objects are made from materials that suit their uses.
Working scientifically
- To recognise that objects can be grouped.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can name objects with the
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National curriculum
Science
Uses of everyday
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Cross-curricular links
English
Writing – vocabulary,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Quiz: Everyday materials and ask the pupils to raise one, two or three fingers to indicate their answers.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Sorting cards for the independent task, cutting, sticking and labelling three images that show the same objects and three images that are made from the same materials; could group and label everyday objects according to the materials they are made from (e.g. wood and plastic).
Pupils working at greater depth
Could use the Activity: Sorting cards to stick images in their books and suggest materials that would not be suitable for the objects’ use and explain why (e.g. a fabric coat hanger would not hold clothes, a glass toy would break; could draw their own additional examples like a leather chair or a metal spoon in the independent task.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: sorting objects according to
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Vocabulary definitions
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fabric
A material made by weaving threads together.
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glass
A see-through material.
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In this unit
Y1/2 (B) Assessment: Uses of everyday materials
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Objects and materials
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Which material is suitable?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Testing stretchiness
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Testing strength
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Eco-friendly materials
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th November, 2024
