Waterproof materials: review
I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials.
Waterproof materials: review
I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us.
- The results of an investigation can tell us which materials are waterproof and not waterproof.
- Famous scientists in the past have helped us to learn about waterproof materials.
- Scientists today and in the future help us to learn more about waterproof materials.
- Materials can be made waterproof by adding an extra waterproof covering or coating.
Keywords
Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out investigations.
Material - A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
Waterproof - A waterproof material does not allow any water to pass through it.
Properties - The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
Results - The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.
Common misconception
In comparing the extent of a given property in two materials children may rely purely on observation rather than on active testing.
Opportunity to use real-life results to answer questions and draw conclusions.
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Equipment
See additional materials for further guidance: material for hat making, paper, PVA glue, wax crayons, cotton/old shirt material, transparent plastic cups, rubber bands, cotton wool balls.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
