Everyday objects and materials
I can name different objects and the materials they are made from.
Everyday objects and materials
I can name different objects and the materials they are made from.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An object is a thing that is not alive.
- A material is what an object is made from.
- Some common materials are plastic, wood, metal, glass, water and rock.
- Different objects can be made from different materials.
- Some objects can be made from more than one material.
Keywords
Object - An object is something you can touch but something that is not usually a living thing.
Material - A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
Plastic - Plastic is a material which is refined from oil and can be moulded when warm.
Wood - Wood is the material that comes from trees.
Metal - Most metals are strong, hard and shiny materials. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
Common misconception
Pupils may confuse the object with the material/s that it is made from. e.g. only fabrics are materials, building materials are materials, the word ‘rock’ describes an object rather than a material.
Explanation of what an object is with a definition. Opportunities to name objects. Definition of what a material is and how this is applied to objects.
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To help you plan your year 1 science lesson on: Everyday objects and materials, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
A variety of objects of different colours, sizes and materials, pencils.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
winter
summer
autumn
spring
Exit quiz
6 Questions
plastic
metal
wood
fabric
glass