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

Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is considered right or acceptable for it.

A material's properties are its qualities, such as how hard or soft it is or whether it is rough or smooth.

Something that is stretchy can be pulled to change its shape.

The length of something is its measurement from end to end.

Working scientifically: Performing simple tests - Stretchy materials

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Working scientifically: Gathering and recording data - Stretchy materials 

Stretchy materials

Science

Materials and their uses

Suitable and unsuitable materials

Where materials come from

Absorbent materials

Changing shape: plan and do

Changing shape: review

In this Uses of everyday materials unit, pupils learnt that the shapes of some solid materials can be changed in different ways. In the Introduction to states of matter and changing states unit, they will build on this knowledge to observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils learnt to identify and name a variety of everyday materials. In this Uses of everyday materials unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to compare the suitability of everyday materials for particular uses

This unit explores identifying and comparing the suitability of everyday materials like wood, metal, and plastic for specific uses. It examines how solid objects' shapes can change by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching. The focus is on simple tests, and using data to answer questions.

Uses of everyday materials

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Which material is suitable for making a jumper?

Which of these is a property of materials?

They could pull them and measure them to see if they get longer.

How could scientists test materials to find out if they are stretchy?

Why is wood a good material for making a chair?

True or false? Materials that are absorbent do not soak up any liquids.

What do scientists do when they investigate?

What equipment do scientists need to investigate if materials are absorbent?

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