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Properties of Materials (Year 1)

This template forms part of the Year 1 Everyday Materials Schemes of Work

Safety

Please remind children to use their feet first, then hands when picking up natural items.  You need to ensure you have addressed your risk assessment and that you have included natural items. We suggest that, before using our scheme of work, you have done the MPT Training that dedicates a whole section to safety. We have additional support in our safety section

 

Overview

Lesson 1 The Muddy Materials Hunt 

Lesson 2 Melanie the Materials Machine

Lesson 3 Puddle Testing Properties of Materials 

Lesson 4 Testing properties

Lesson 5 Wellington Boot Investigation

Lesson 6 Hula Hooping Sorting Game!

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