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The Right Material for the Job
Sort everyday objects as hard or soft, decide which things keep water out (waterproof), then choose the best material for a raincoat, a window, a pillow, a cooking pot and a bouncy ball and say why.
About this worksheet
- Learning goal
- I can describe materials as hard or soft and waterproof or not, and choose the best material for a job.
- Level
- Level 3 of 5 (Core)
- Learning path
- Physical science, step 3 of 3
- Teaching style
- Real-world and investigation. Experiments, design challenges, projects and real-world problems.
- Ages and thinking
- Ages 6–7 · Apply and explain · British spelling
- Includes
- Worksheet, clear instructions and an answer key for grown-ups
- US standards
- NGSS 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2 (early start); K-2-ETS1-2
- National Curriculum in England
- Year 1 · Science: everyday materials (describe simple physical properties); Year 2 · Science: uses of everyday materials
- Australian Curriculum v9
- Foundation · Science: chemical sciences (observable properties of materials); F-2 Design and Technologies: choosing materials
- Pages
- 2
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- Grades
- 1st Grade
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