Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To investigate the properties of a range of materials (Yr5&6).
- To make recommendations on best fit materials for a given use (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Investigate a range of materials for specific properties (Y5&6)
- Recommend the best materials for a given use, identifying possible alternative materials (Y5&6)
Investigation
Medical Materials. Wellfordbury Hospital has sent in a series of requests for materials recommendations. Set up a series of tests to see which materials would be best for the job and explore the medical applications of some very modern materials. (Problem solving, Exploring, Fair testing)
Years 5&6 - Investigate a range of materials for specific properties
Years 5&6 - Recommend the best materials for a given use, identifying possible alternative materials
Vocabulary
Property, prediction, accuracy, comparative, fair test, enquiry