Everyday Materials

Project overview

This companion project teaches children that objects are made from materials. They identify a range of everyday materials and their sources. Children investigate the properties of materials and begin to recognise that a material’s properties defines its use.

Science Year 1

What’s included

Everyday Materials is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

12
Lesson activities
9
Enhanced provision activities
29
Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Everyday Materials provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

Science
Art and design
Design and technology

Topics

Fair test
Gathering data
Materials and their properties

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If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Science curriculum, then the Cornerstones Science Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.

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