Everyday materials

Comparing and grouping materials based on their properties.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Naming materials

Lesson 2: Material detectives

Lesson 3: Introduction to properties

Lesson 4: Is it absorbent?

Lesson 5: Is it waterproof?

Lesson 6: Is it tough?

Key skills

Posing questions

  • Responding to suggestions
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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Objects
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Key vocabulary

absorbent

fabric

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