Landfill is where we get rid of waste by burying it in the ground.

Recycling is when we collect and sort our rubbish instead of throwing it away. These items then get changed into something new for us to use.

The 3 Rs (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

to make things into new and useful things

A {{}} site is a place where all of our waste is piled up then buried in the ground. 

When plastic, wood and glass are recycled, they are ...

Lucas has sorted these objects into their material groups, ready to be recycled, but he has got one in the wrong group. Which object is sorted incorrectly?

True or false? All objects are made from plastic.

Glass and plastic can often be recycled. Which of these objects are made from glass or plastic?

Paper and metal can often be recycled. Which of these objects are made from metal or paper?

No materials can be recycled and used again.

Some materials can be recycled and used again.

All materials can be recycled and used again.

Jun is sorting objects into different materials. Which skills is he using?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

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

The 3 Rs (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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