Year 1 - Science
Development of new materials (non-statutory)
Everyday materials
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Unit Summary
This unit focuses on distinguishing objects from the materials they are made of, identifying common materials like wood, plastic, and metal, and describing their physical properties. It involves comparing and grouping materials, performing simple tests, and using observations to answer questions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to talk about different jobs linked to science.
Key Notes
- Working in science is a job for everybody.
- Some scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs.
- Materials can have properties including being waterproof and providing protection.
- Some jobs need special clothes, including firefighters and surgeons.
Vocabulary To Learn
- career: A career is a job that a person chooses to do.
- scientist: A scientist is a person who learns about science and finds answers to questions about the world.
- investigate: When scientists investigate they are trying to find out what happens when something is changed.
- properties: The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Science and engineering careers are male jobs. Females cannot work in science or engineering.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.
Working in science is a job for everybody. Some scientists investigate the properties of materials worn by people doing different jobs.
2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'career'
A career is a job that a person chooses to do. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.
3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.
Mistake: Science and engineering careers are male jobs. Females cannot work in science or engineering. Correction: Examples of women working in science and explanations that science jobs are for everybody.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Everyday objects and materials Study Guide
- Material properties Study Guide
- Materials for recycling (Climate Change & Sustainability) Study Guide
- The 3 Rs (non-statutory - Climate Change & Sustainability) Study Guide
- Transparent and opaque materials: plan and do Study Guide
- Transparent and opaque materials: review Study Guide
- Waterproof materials: plan and do Study Guide
- Waterproof materials: review Study Guide
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