A 60 minute lesson in which students will examine and understand the differences between natural and processed materials and their uses.
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Introducing Natural and Processed Materials
60 mins
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Suitable for years:
4
Curriculum
ST2-1WS-S
Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations
ST2-7MW-T
Investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes
ST2-7MW-T
Investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes
VC2S4U05
Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use
AC9S2H01
Describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions
AC9S4U04
Examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use
AC9S4H02
Consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem
AC9S4I01
Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4I04
Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
AC9S4I05
Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S4I06
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
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