Matter Teaching Resources for Foundation Year
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (F-2)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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Describing Matter Interactive Game
Practise describing matter with an engaging science game for early years students.
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States of Matter Word Search - Lower Years
Use a States of Matter word search to introduce your early learners to new academic vocabulary.
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Describing Matter – Word Wall
Help your students learn to describe matter using physical properties with an illustrated matter word wall.
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Shadow Matching Worksheet Pack
Use our printable Shadow Matching Worksheet pack to explore shape matching and help your students practise observing properties of objects.
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Observable Properties of Matter Cut and Paste Worksheets
Practise sorting objects based on observable properties with a pair of printable cut and paste worksheets.
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Describing Matter Properties Worksheet Pack
Observe and describe examples of matter with a Matter Properties Worksheet Pack.
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Predict and Observe Science Investigations Booklet (F-1)
Introduce your F-1 students to scientific investigation with a printable Predict and Observe Science Lab Activity Booklet.
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Hard or Soft? Describing Matter Activity Sheets (F-1)
Explore the world of matter with Describing Matter Activity Sheets for early years students.
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Sink or Float? Worksheet (Cut and Paste)
Identify objects that sink and float with a printable Sink or Float Worksheet PDF.
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Observing Matter - Foundation Year Science Game
Practise observing the properties of matter with an engaging science game for foundation year students.
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Describing Matter - Scavenger Hunt Activities
Host an engaging science scavenger hunt to introduce your early years students to the observable properties of matter.
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Sink or Float Investigation Worksheet – Recording Results
A worksheet to record results after a sink or float investigation.
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Sink or Float Investigation Worksheet – Match Up
A match-up worksheet to explore whether items sink or float.
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Let's Sort!
A 60 minute lesson in which students identify the material objects are made of and sort them in various ways.
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Diving Into Description
A 60 minute lesson in which students explore the properties of materials and develop vocabulary to describe them.
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Making Monsters
A 60 minute lesson in which students design and create a 3D monster using objects made from materials with different properties.