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Everyday materials

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  • BQ06 Chemistry: How do we explain how substances behave?
  • BQ07 Chemistry: What are things made of?
  • BQ10 Physics: Why do materials have different properties?
  • BQ15 How can we live sustainably to protect Earth for a better future?

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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.

This unit introduces Year 1 pupils to the big question, How do we explain how substances behave?, by focusing on Everyday materials. Pupils will learn to identify materials like wood, plastic, and metal and describe their properties. This prepares them for the next unit, Uses of everyday materials, where they will explore how different materials are suited for specific purposes, helping them understand how the properties of materials determine their use in everyday life.

  1. Everyday objects and materials
  2. Materials for recycling
  3. The 3 Rs (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability)
  4. Material properties
  5. Development of new materials (non-statutory)
  6. Waterproof materials: plan and do
  7. Waterproof materials: review
  8. Transparent and opaque materials: plan and do
  9. Transparent and opaque materials: review

  • Explore the natural world around them, making observations of a range of non-living things
  • Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including changing states of matter.
  • Use their senses to explore different materials
  • Notice some similarities and differences between different materials
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