Uses of everyday materials
I can use test results to explain some uses of everyday materials.
Uses of everyday materials
I can use test results to explain some uses of everyday materials.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The physical properties of a material are the features that can be observed or measured.
- The results of investigations enable us to explain why materials are suitable for particular uses.
- Some materials come in different types which have different properties.
- Scientists and engineers choose materials for different uses based on their physical properties.
Keywords
Physical properties - The physical properties of a material are the features that can be observed or measured.
Material - A material is the substance that objects are made from such as wood, metal or plastic.
Results - The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.
Suitable - If something or someone is suitable, it has properties which are right or acceptable for it.
Common misconception
All materials of a given type, such as wood, metal and plastic have the same properties.
Children will consider examples of different objects made from different types of wood, metal and plastic to promote discussion of the properties of materials.
Equipment
Results of investigations from previous lesson. Alternatively, sample results are provided in the additional materials document.
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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Starter quiz
6 Questions
glass, plastic, stone and wood
pencils, beds, walls and chairs
Exit quiz
6 Questions
test the properties of materials
choose materials based on their properties
