Everyday materials

Comparing and grouping materials based on their properties.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Naming materials

Knowledge

  • To identify everyday materials.

Working scientifically

  • To sort objects into groups based on the materials they are made from.

Lesson 2: Material detectives

Knowledge

  • To recognise the difference between objects and materials.

Lesson 3: Introduction to properties

Knowledge

  • To describe the properties of materials.

Lesson 4: Is it absorbent?

Knowledge

  • To group materials based on their properties (absorbency).

Working scientifically

  • To make observations and record data.

Lesson 5: Is it waterproof?

Knowledge

  • To group materials based on their properties (waterproofness).

Working scientifically

  • To plan a test and suggest what might happen.

Lesson 6: Is it tough?

Knowledge

  • To group materials based on their properties (toughness).

Working scientifically

  • To answer questions based on results.

Key skills

Posing questions

  • Responding to suggestions
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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Objects
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Key vocabulary

absorbent

fabric

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