Development of new materials (non-statutory)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can talk about different jobs linked to science.
Key learning points
- Working in science is a job for everybody.
- Some scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs.
- Materials can have properties including being waterproof and providing protection.
- 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.
Teacher tip
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. This lesson contains a diagnostic question on slide 25 - see additional materials for further guidance.
Equipment
paper, pens and pencils
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Hard, soft, smooth and rough are all...
Q2.Which of these is not a property of materials?
Q3.We use our senses when describing properties of materials. Which of these are senses?
Q4.Which object is Andeep describing?
Q5.Which of these is a question we ask when we compare?
Q6.Sam has grouped these objects into rough and smooth. Which object has she put into the wrong group?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a career?
Q2.Science is a job...
Q3.Which of these jobs needs fireproof clothes?
Q4.Which of these are materials?
Q5.Alex describes an object using only it's properties. He says it is smooth, see-through and waterproof. What object is Alex describing?
Q6.Why do scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs?
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