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

When something is spoiled or harmed, it is damaged. If you damage something, it will not work well and may be broken.

A natural object or material has not been made or changed by humans.

Where materials come from

Science

Materials and their uses

Suitable and unsuitable materials

Absorbent materials

Stretchy 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

Some materials may harm the planet when they are made. What does 'harming the planet' mean?

materials that cause a lot of harm to the planet.

materials that cause little or no harm to the planet.

Different materials come from different places. Which of these materials can be grown?

When scientists make new materials, which skills are they using?

Why do scientists design and invent new materials?

True or false? All objects are made of the same material.

Paper is the most suitable material for a book.

Paper is the most unsuitable material for a book.

Which of these materials is suitable for making the lenses in a pair of glasses?

Unsuitable means that a material is right for an object.

Unsuitable means that a material is not right for an object.

Unsuitable means that a material is waterproof.

Which of these materials is unsuitable for making a drinks bottle?

Which of these materials are suitable for making a table?

Starter Quiz

True or false? All objects are made of the same material.