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Waterproof materials: review

Everyday materials

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 find out about how famous scientists investigate waterproof materials.

Key Notes

  • Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us.
  • The results of an investigation can tell us which materials are waterproof and not waterproof.
  • Famous scientists in the past have helped us to learn about waterproof materials.
  • Scientists today and in the future help us to learn more about waterproof materials.
  • Materials can be made waterproof by adding an extra waterproof covering or coating.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • scientist: A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out investigations.
  • material: A material is what an object is made from. An object can be made from more than one material.
  • waterproof: A waterproof material does not allow any water to pass through it.
  • properties: The describing words we use for a material are called its properties.
  • results: The result of a test or enquiry is what happened or what was found out.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • In comparing the extent of a given property in two materials children may rely purely on observation rather than on active testing.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.

Scientists think about why different materials are waterproof and not waterproof and how this can help us. The results of an investigation can tell us which materials are waterproof and not waterproof.

2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'scientist'

A scientist is a person who learns about science and carries out investigations. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.

3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.

Mistake: In comparing the extent of a given property in two materials children may rely purely on observation rather than on active testing. Correction: Opportunity to use real-life results to answer questions and draw conclusions.

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