Lesson 1: Solids
Learning about solids through questioning and testing their properties.
Learning objectives
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall their learning about materials from the units Science, Year 1, Materials: Everyday materials and Science, Year 2, Materials: Uses of everyday materials:
Identify and name a variety of everyday materials.
Describe the simple physical properties of these materials.
Compare and group together these materials based on their simple physical properties.
Describe how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
List some uses of materials.
The Activity: Materials mind map (one each) is available to elicit the children’s prior knowledge.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Example work
Sissinghurst Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
