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Things are made from the best material for the job. A chocolate teapot would be no use - it would melt!

Materials - Different Materials for Different Jobs

Explore why builders, designers, and engineers choose different materials so each object can do its job safely, strongly, and sensibly.

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Fascinating Fact:

We choose paper and card for books and boxes because they are light, easy to fold, cut, and write on.

In KS1 Science, children investigate how materials like wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric, and paper are chosen for different jobs based on their properties, such as strength, flexibility, and waterproofing.

Key Terms

Material: What something is made from, such as wood, metal, plastic, glass, or fabric.
Property: A special feature of a material, like being strong, bendy, soft, hard, or waterproof.
Suitable: When a material is a good choice because its properties match the job it needs to do.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why do we use different materials for different objects in KS1 science?

We use different materials because each job needs certain properties. For example, windows need clear glass, while a raincoat needs waterproof fabric to keep us dry.

How do I explain material properties to KS1 children?

Use simple words and real objects. Ask children to feel if something is hard, soft, bendy, strong, or waterproof, then link those properties to what the object is used for.

What is a good activity to test which material is best for a job?

Set up a simple test, such as finding the best material for a book cover or umbrella, and let children compare strength and waterproofness before choosing the most suitable one.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Why is it made from that?

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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