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Materials - Properties (Investigating)
Feathers are a very soft and light material.

Materials - Properties (Investigating)

Explore how to compare materials in simple ways, spotting which objects are heavy or light and learning how investigations help us choose the best material.

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Fascinating Fact:

Test heavy or light by holding one in each hand and feeling which pulls your hand down more.

In KS1 Science, children explore materials by comparing their properties. They notice which objects feel heavy or light and begin to plan simple tests to describe and sort different materials.

Key Terms

  • Property: A way to describe a material, such as heavy, light, hard, soft, rough, or smooth.
  • Compare: To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
  • Investigation: A simple test or set of tests to find out information in a fair, careful way.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does heavy and light mean in KS1 science?

In KS1 science, heavy means an object has more weight than another similar object, and light means it has less weight. Children learn these ideas by comparing different materials.

How can teachers make a fair test when comparing materials?

A fair test keeps everything the same except one thing. For example, use objects of similar size and shape so only the material, not the size, affects the result.

Why do children investigate material properties in primary school?

Investigating properties helps children understand the world around them, choose suitable materials for real-life objects, and practise careful observing, predicting, and recording skills.

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2 .
Adil asks, ‘Which one of these materials is the stretchiest?’
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3 .
Annie-Lee asks, ‘Which one of these materials is the shiniest?’
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Gold is shiny. It is used for rings and jewellery
4 .
Leo asks, ‘Which one of these is the softest material?’
Feathers
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Pillows used to be filled with feathers because they were soft
5 .
Abby asks, ‘Which one of these is the bendiest?’
Plastic Ruler
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The Slinky Spring is the most flexible
6 .
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Bricks are strong, but iron is stronger
7 .
Sarah asks, ‘Which one of these is the hardest material?’
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8 .
Liam asks, ‘Which one of these materials is the roughest?’
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Even smooth concrete is rough compared to cardboard
9 .
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10 .
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Some glass is coloured. But clear glass is always transparent
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Describing materials

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