A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.

To say or write what someone or something is like.

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

To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

Material properties

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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

True or false? All materials are the same.

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

When we describe properties of materials, we use ...

Lucas uses his senses to describe the properties of a wooden chair. Which of these is a sense?

Aisha has grouped these objects into see-through and not see-through. Which object has she put into the wrong group?

Which of these objects is made from glass?

Before materials can be recycled, they must be cleaned and ...

What happens to materials like glass, wood and plastic when they are recycled?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

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

Material properties

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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