Everyday Materials and Their Uses
A set of books, activities and display resources to support this Key Stage 1 Science Topic
This pack aligns with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and includes over 30 resources to support learners in exploring the topic of Everyday Materials. Through books and activities, learners will identify and describe different materials and their properties while comparing their suitability for various purposes. The pack also includes additional teaching resources such as flashcards, a word mat, and a glossary to further support learning.
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Books
- Everyday Materials Symbol Book
- Properties of Materials Symbol Book
Activities
Materials and Their Properties
- Name Materials
- Recognise Properties
- Identify Objects and Materials
- Describe Properties
- Scientific Vocabulary
- Key Vocabulary Clip Cards
- Investigating Floating and Sinking
Sorting Materials
- Sorting Absorbent and Waterproof Objects
- Sorting Flexible and Rigid Objects
- Sorting Floating and Sinking Objects
- Sorting Hard and Soft Objects
- Sorting Rough and Smooth Objects
- Sorting Transparent and Opaque Objects
Changing Shape
- Changing Shapes of Objects
- Challenge Cards
Materials and their Uses
- Identify and Compare the Suitability of Materials (a range of activities)
- Cut and Stick
- True or False
- Multiple Choice
- Complete the Sentences
Additional Activities
- Bingo
- Colouring
- Crossword
- Sorting Syllables
Teaching Resources
- Flashcards
- Word Cards
- Word Mat
- Posters
- Mindmaps
- Glossary