An object is something you can touch but something that is not usually a living thing.

A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.

Plastic is a material which is refined from oil and can be moulded when warm.

Wood is the material that comes from trees.

Most metals are strong, hard and shiny materials. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Everyday objects and materials

Science

In this Everyday materials unit, pupils learn to distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made. In the Uses of everyday materials unit they build on this knowledge to consider the suitability of materials for particular uses

Pupils will draw upon prior exploration of different materials in EYFS and their own everyday experiences.  In this unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name everyday materials and describe their simple physical properties

This unit focuses on distinguishing objects from the materials they are made of, identifying common materials like wood, plastic, and metal, and describing their physical properties. It involves comparing and grouping materials, performing simple tests, and using observations to answer questions.

Everyday materials

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Activity that requires collection of items from an area (room, building).

Something that you can touch but that is not alive.

A material is is what an object is made from.

True or false? Different objects can be made from different materials.

Which of these objects is made from more than one material?

Match each object to the material that it is often made from.

Which sense is being shown in this picture?

Match what might happen to the correct season.

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Everyday objects and materials

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.