Our science learning this week is all about materials. Today we learnt that everything around us and that we use is made of some form of material. We also learnt that when we use the word material in science we are referring to what something is made from, not fabric.
Today we looked at wood, metal and plastic. We observed the materials and discussed what they felt like. Once we had identified the material we talked about what it is used for. Then we sorted some objects from the classroom into the three groups.
We also worked with our team to sort pictures of objects that were made from wood, plastic or metal. We also realised that money can both, plastic, metal and wood!
I have asked the children to see if they can find anything at home that is made using just one of the materials (so not a plastic toy with metal parts) and bring it in once they’ve checked with you!
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