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Everyday materials

Year 1 · Key Stage 1 · Y1 Materials — Name and describe everyday materials

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I

Concept Anchor

An object is a thing, like a cup. A material is what it is made from. Glass, wood, metal, plastic and fabric are materials.

Worked example

A spoon is the object. Metal is the material.

  1. 1.Name the thing: spoon.
  2. 2.Ask: what is it made of?
  3. 3.This spoon is made of metal.
  4. 4.Object = spoon, material = metal.
II

Guided Check

A wool jumper is the object. What is its material?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 1Y1 Materials — Object or material·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which one is a material?

    Q2Year 1Y1 Materials — Properties·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    A window must let you see through it. Which material is best?

    Q3Year 1Y1 Materials — Choosing materials·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which is the best material for a raincoat?