Waterproof materials: review

I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials.

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Waterproof materials: review

I can find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials.

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Key learning points

Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us.
The results of an investigation can tell us which materials are waterproof and not waterproof.
Famous scientists in the past have helped us to learn about waterproof materials.
Scientists today and in the future help us to learn more about waterproof materials.
Materials can be made waterproof by adding an extra waterproof covering or coating.

Keywords

Scientist - A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out investigations.
Material - A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
Waterproof - A waterproof material does not allow any water to pass through it.
Properties - The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
Results - The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.

Common misconception

In comparing the extent of a given property in two materials children may rely purely on observation rather than on active testing.

Opportunity to use real-life results to answer questions and draw conclusions.

For Task A2 the adult can demonstrate how to make a waterproof hat using the material the children have identified as being most suitable (instructions provided). The children can follow the same process to create their own hat prototypes using paper which may be easier to fold and manipulate.

Teacher tip

Equipment

See additional materials for further guidance: material for hat making, paper, PVA glue, wax crayons, cotton/old shirt material, transparent plastic cups, rubber bands, cotton wool balls.

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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