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

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?

Which of these are properties of materials?

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 soon be taken down.

Development of new materials (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance