Year 2
What is the difference between raw and synthetic materials?
In this lesson, we will be learning about raw materials and synthetic materials. You will learn some examples of each of these types of materials and will complete an activity in which you need to decide whether various different materials are raw or synthetic.
Year 2
What is the difference between raw and synthetic materials?
In this lesson, we will be learning about raw materials and synthetic materials. You will learn some examples of each of these types of materials and will complete an activity in which you need to decide whether various different materials are raw or synthetic.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Examples of raw vs synthetic materials (Natural vs man-made)
- Sorting materials based on their properties
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3 Questions
Q1.
Absorbent materials do not soak up liquid easily. True or false?
True.
Q2.
Which of these materials do you think is the most absorbent?
Paper.
Q3.
Which word describes when something repels water or keeps water out?
Absorbent.
Shiny.
4 Questions
Q1.
A raw material is...
A material that has been made by humans.
Q2.
Synthetic materials are often made from raw materials. True or false?
False.
Q3.
Tick the raw material in the following list.
Brick.
Plastic.
Q4.
Tick the synthetic material in the following list.
Sand.
Wood.