Observable Properties of Materials
Rationale
Through a deeper understanding of chemistry, we are better able to understand that materials have different properties and how why certain materials are used for different purposes.
Investigation Into
- Observable properties of materials.
- Grouping materials based on common properties.
- Creative uses of common materials.
Essential Questions
- How can we group materials based on their common properties?
- Why are materials used for particular purposes?
- How is wool made?
- How are metals made?
- How can we use materials in creative ways?
Future Action
Your students will develop a curiosity about the properties of materials. They will be able to group objects based on common properties. Your students will be able to identify why particular materials are used to make some everyday objects. They will be able to think about creative uses for common materials.
Pretesting and Familiarisation
Sharing What I Know About Chemistry
Your students will share what they know about materials that are used to make different objects.
Your students will share what they know about materials that are used to make different objects.
Chemistry Glossary
Your students are going to become familiar with words that they will use during this learning sequence.
Your students are going to become familiar with words that they will use during this learning sequence.
Learning Opportunities
Clothing in Different Situations
Your students will consider appropriate clothing for a range of different activities.
Your students will consider appropriate clothing for a range of different activities.
That's Not My Property
Your students will create a book describing materials and their observable properties.
Your students will create a book describing materials and their observable properties.
Grouping Objects Based on Common Properties
Your students will find objects in the classroom that have a common property.
Your students will find objects in the classroom that have a common property.
Creative Uses: Metal
Your students will learn how a blacksmith uses metal and they will use a paper clip in an interesting way.
Your students will learn how a blacksmith uses metal and they will use a paper clip in an interesting way.
Creative Uses: Wool
Your students will learn about how wool is made and use a ball of wool in an interesting way.
Your students will learn about how wool is made and use a ball of wool in an interesting way.
Demonstration of Understanding
Sharing What I Learnt About Chemistry
Your students will share what they have learnt during this learning sequence by adding, removing or changing what they wrote or drew on their 'What I Know' sheet.
Your students will share what they have learnt during this learning sequence by adding, removing or changing what they wrote or drew on their 'What I Know' sheet.