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  4. Y5/6 (A): Making connections: How reflective are space blankets?
  5. Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Investigating space blankets – Extending

Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Investigating space blankets - Extending

Exploring the other properties of space blankets, including reflection of light, transparency, conductivity and hardness. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.

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