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Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • To identify suitable materials based on their properties.

Working scientifically

  • To perform a test and gather data.

Success criteria

Knowledge

  • I can suggest suitable materials for a plant
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National curriculum

Science

Plants

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Find
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Cross-curricular links

None.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Watch the Pupil video: Bridges. 

Learning objectives

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use the examples in the Pupil video: Testing materials to help complete the table; could be given fabric during the Attention grabber to help understand why it is not suitable for goggles.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should suggest other materials they know of that might pass the simple tests.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recording qualitative data about material properties in

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Vocabulary definitions

  • bubble wrap

    A plastic material used for packaging.

  • eco-friendly

    Materials that are not harmful to the environment.

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In this unit

Assessment - Science Y2: Plant-based materials

Lesson 1: Reduce, reuse, recycle

Lesson 2: From plants to products

Lesson 3: Testing suitability

Lesson 4: Testing plant pots

Lesson 5: Choosing materials

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Last update: 5th October, 2025

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