Testing Materials
This science scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to investigate and test the properties of different types of materials including durability, opacity, strength and conductivity. The class can plan and complete tests to explore the material properties of paper, metals, plastics and fabrics using fair testing skills.
Investigate and test the properties of different types of materials including durability, opacity, strength and conductivity
Lesson One : Sorting Materials
Identify and record a range of ways of grouping and sorting different types of materials by their properties
Lesson Two : Paper
Compare and describe different types of paper by their weight, opacity and durability properties
Lesson Three : Metals
Describe and compare different types of metal by their strength, durability and magnetism properties
Lesson Four : Plastics
Identify, match and group different types of plastic materials using their individual properties
Lesson Five : Fabrics
Identify and describe the properties of different fabrics that can be used for a range of functions
Lesson Six : Testing Conductivity
Investigate and test a range of different materials to identify the most effective electrical conductors.
Testing Materials Assessment
Assess abilities in investigating and testing the properties of different types of materials including durability, opacity, strength and conductivity
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