This science teaching pack for Key Stage Two gets the children to describe and compare different types of metal by their strength, durability and magnetism properties to match a range of functions such as metals for construction or protection.

The class can select and perform different tests to categorise a range of metal materials to match selected properties.

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to describe and compare different types of metal by their strength, durability and magnetism properties to match a range of functions such as metals for construction or protection

Activities in this teaching pack include display posters to identify and describe the matching properties of different materials and a worksheet to describe and compare different types of metal by their strength, durability and magnetism properties.

The interactive presentation gets the children to how to compare different types of metal by their strength, durability and magnetism properties.

This lesson is part of a science scheme of work to get the children to investigate and test the properties of different types of materials including durability, opacity, strength and conductivity. There are teaching activities for shared learning, differentiated worksheets to support independent learning and interactive presentations to introduce concepts and key skills.

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