Absorbent materials
I can investigate which materials are absorbent and explain how suitable they are for different uses.
Absorbent materials
I can investigate which materials are absorbent and explain how suitable they are for different uses.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The properties of materials make them suitable or unsuitable for particular uses.
- Being absorbent can be a property of some materials.
- If a material is absorbent it soaks up something, often liquid such as water.
- Some materials are absorbent and this makes them suitable for certain uses.
- Scientists test materials to find out which are absorbent and which are not.
Keywords
Material - A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
Suitable - Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it.
Properties - The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
Absorbent - Absorbent materials soak up other materials.
Investigate - When scientists investigate they are trying to find out something.
Common misconception
In comparing the extent of a given property in two materials, children may rely purely on observation rather than on active testing.
Opportunities to test different materials and observe what happens.
Equipment
See additional materials for further guidance.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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).
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