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Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Is it absorbent?

Carrying out tests and recording data to help group materials based on their properties. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Assessment – Science Y1/2 (B): Everyday materialsY1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Naming materialsY1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Material detectivesY1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Introduction to properties
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Is it absorbent?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Is it waterproof?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: Is it tough?
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