A career is a job that a person chooses to do.

A scientist is a person who learns about science and finds answers to questions about the world.

When scientists investigate they are trying to find out what happens when something is changed.

The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.

Development of new materials (non-statutory)

Science

In this Everyday materials unit, pupils learn to distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made. In the Uses of everyday materials unit they build on this knowledge to consider the suitability of materials for particular uses

Pupils will draw upon prior exploration of different materials in EYFS and their own everyday experiences.  In this unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name everyday materials and describe their simple physical properties

This unit focuses on distinguishing objects from the materials they are made of, identifying common materials like wood, plastic, and metal, and describing their physical properties. It involves comparing and grouping materials, performing simple tests, and using observations to answer questions.

Everyday materials

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Which of these jobs needs fireproof clothes?

Alex describes an object using only it's properties. He says it is smooth, see-through and waterproof. What object is Alex describing?

to make sure that people wear the best material for their job

to make sure they count all of the materials

Why do scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs?

Which of these is not a property of materials?

We use our senses when describing properties of materials. Which of these are senses?

Which of these is a question we ask when we compare?

Sam has grouped these objects into rough and smooth. Which object has she put into the wrong group?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Development of new materials (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.