Year 6
What are everyday materials made from?
In this lesson, we will learn about natural and synthetic materials. We will then investigate the properties and uses of three synthetic materials: glass, ceramics and plastics.
Year 6
What are everyday materials made from?
In this lesson, we will learn about natural and synthetic materials. We will then investigate the properties and uses of three synthetic materials: glass, ceramics and plastics.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Describe the properties of glass, ceramics and plastics and how they are made.
- Describe what happens to glass, ceramics and plastics in landfill sites
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5 Questions
Q1.
A natural material is a material made by humans.
True
Q2.
Which of the following are synthetic materials? (pick 2)
Coal
Wool
Q3.
Which of the following are properties of plastics? (pick 3)
Brittle
Good conductor
High melting point
Q4.
Why is glass good for making windows?
because it has a high melting point
because it is a poor conductor
because it is opaque
Q5.
Why are ceramics good for making food bowls?
because they are a poor conductor
because they are opaque
because they have a low melting point