KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 1 - TYPES OF MATERIALS

Here is the first in a new series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. As always, these are a range of creative ways to embed technology during this topic and not a scheme of work to follow. 

In this first video, we get pupils to identify different types of materials by creating their own videos.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 2 - MATERIAL HUNT

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we get our pupils to go on a materials hunt and collect pictures of any object made of different materials.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 3 - SORTING MATERIALS

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we take out pictures from our materials hunt and sort them into different categories based on their properties.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 4 - IDENTIFYING MATERIALS

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we look at identifying different materials that are used to make different objects and discuss why those materials were chosen. ​​

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 5 - ODD ONE OUT

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this idea, we get pupils to create an odd one out quiz based on their knowledge and understanding of different types of materials. ​​

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 6 - DESCRIBING PROPERTIES 1

​Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we get our pupils to interact with different materials and record the properties into a chart.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 7 - DESCRIBING PROPERTIES 2

 Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we look at a different way for pupils to describe materials. This has a great link to English with work on adjectives.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 8 - INTERVIEWING OBJECTS

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, children can apply their understanding of materials by bringing objects to life and describing the different properties.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 9 - WATERPROOF INVESTIGATION

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, pupils can document an investigation into which materials are waterproof. ​

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 10 - NATURAL VS MAN-MADE

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this idea, we explore which materials are natural and which are man-made. Children can demonstrate their understanding by sorting pictures into the correct category.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 11 - USES OF MATERIALS AROUND THE SCHOOL

​Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we get our pupils to explore different materials around school and explore what they are used for and why.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 12- INVESTIGATING CHANGING SHAPES

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we get our pupils to investigate how materials can change shape. Pupils can create an ebook to document their findings. ​​

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 13 - SUITABILITY

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, our pupils explain why certain materials are used for different jobs. This gives pupils the opportunity to explain how the properties of materials are suited to different objects.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 14 - HOW IS PAPER MADE

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, children can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how paper is created by creating their own interactive comic strip.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 15 - HOW RECYCLING WORKS

​Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, pupils create a video explaining how recycling works.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 16 - RECYCLING INFORMATION

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this idea, pupils create a video informing people on what and how to recycle. They can demonstrate the importance of recycling and their finished video can be shared to encourage others.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 17 - PEOPLE WHO CREATED NEW MATERIALS

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, pupils can learn about different scientists who created new materials. Children can bring these scientists to life and speak in role to demonstrate their understanding. ​​

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