A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out investigations.

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

A waterproof material does not allow any water to pass through it.

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

The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.

Waterproof materials: review 

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

Which of these objects is made from a waterproof material?

{{}} like Charles Macintosh in the past as well as people today and in the future help us to learn more about waterproof materials.

What do these investigation results show us?

Which of these are properties of materials?

Some materials are waterproof and some are not.

Which of these objects needs to be waterproof?

When scientists want to find out which materials are waterproof ...

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz