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Year 1

Development of new materials (non-statutory)

I can talk about different jobs linked to science.

New
New
Year 1

Development of new materials (non-statutory)

I can talk about different jobs linked to science.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Working in science is a job for everybody.
  2. Some scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs.
  3. Materials can have properties including being waterproof and providing protection.
  4. Some jobs need special clothes, including firefighters and surgeons.

Keywords

  • Career - A career is a job that a person chooses to do.

  • Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and finds answers to questions about the world.

  • Investigate - When scientists investigate they are trying to find out what happens when something is changed.

  • Properties - The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.

Common misconception

Science and engineering careers are male jobs. Females cannot work in science or engineering.

Examples of women working in science and explanations that science jobs are for everybody.

There are many organisations that can link you to scientists and engineers who give talks about their careers and how they use science in their jobs.
Teacher tip

Equipment

paper, pens and pencils

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Hard, soft, smooth and rough are all...
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materials
objects
Correct answer: properties of materials
Q2.
Which of these is not a property of materials?
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see-through
shiny
Correct answer: plastic
Q3.
We use our senses when describing properties of materials. Which of these are senses?
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Correct answer: sight
wood
plastic
Correct answer: smell
Q4.
Which object is Andeep describing?
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Correct answer: a glass jar
a plastic pot
a wooden table
Q5.
Which of these is a question we ask when we compare?
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Correct answer: What is the same?
Do I like it?
What is it called?
Q6.
Sam has grouped these objects into rough and smooth. Which object has she put into the wrong group?
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scouring pad
pine cone
glass bottle
Correct answer: sandpaper

6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a career?
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a tree
Correct answer: a scientist
a book
Q2.
Science is a job...
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Correct answer: for everyone
only for clever people
only for boys
Q3.
Which of these jobs needs fireproof clothes?
a teacher
a surgeon
Correct answer: a firefighter
Q4.
Which of these are materials?
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Correct answer: plastic
soft
bottles
see-through
Correct answer: fabric
Q5.
Alex describes an object using only it's properties. He says it is smooth, see-through and waterproof. What object is Alex describing?
fabric cushion
Correct answer: glass vase
plastic cup
metal chair
Q6.
Why do scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs?
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Correct answer: to make sure that people wear the best material for their job
to make sure that materials look nice
to make sure they count all of the materials