Lesson 6: Selecting Materials

Year 1 selecting materials lesson

This Year 1 selecting materials lesson helps pupils apply their understanding of material properties by choosing suitable materials for a specific purpose. As part of the Everyday Materials unit, pupils use their scientific knowledge to compare materials and explain why certain materials are better suited to particular jobs.

In this engaging lesson, pupils help Minifluff choose the best materials to build a spaceship. Through discussion, questioning and practical application of prior learning, pupils consider the properties of different materials and justify their choices using scientific vocabulary.

Lesson includes

• Detailed lesson plan with key vocabulary, misconceptions and assessment opportunities
• Interactive teaching slides with modelling and discussion prompts
• A3 worksheet for drawing, labelling and recording ideas
• Engaging class discussions and hot seating activities
• Opportunities to apply knowledge of material properties

This Year 1 everyday materials lesson supports National Curriculum objectives by helping pupils identify suitable materials for different purposes while developing observation, reasoning and communication skills.

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