Waterproof materials: plan and do
I can plan and do an investigation to find out about waterproof materials.
Waterproof materials: plan and do
I can plan and do an investigation to find out about waterproof materials.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The properties of materials make them suitable or not suitable for different jobs.
- Being waterproof is one type of simple property.
- If a material is waterproof it does not let water pass through it.
- Some materials are waterproof and some materials are not.
- Scientists test materials to find out which are waterproof and which are not.
Common misconception
Children may instinctively classify objects by observational similarities or through knowledge of use rather than by the material from which the objects are made.
Importance of testing each material to check if we are correct and not to rely on what we think we already know. Scientists ask questions and test their ideas.
Keywords
Material - A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
Properties - The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
Suitable - Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it.
Waterproof - A waterproof material does not allow any water to pass through it.
Investigate - When scientists investigate they are trying to find out what happens when something is changed.
Equipment
Jugs, pipettes, different materials for testing, transparent plastic cups, rubber bands, cotton wool buds.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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