Everyday Materials and Their Uses
A set of books, activities and display resources to support this Key Stage 1 Science Topic
This pack aligns with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and includes over 30 resources to support learners in exploring the topic of Everyday Materials. Through books and activities, learners will identify and describe different materials and their properties while comparing their suitability for various purposes. The pack also includes additional teaching resources such as flashcards, a word mat, and a glossary to further support learning.
It can be downloaded as a free, ready-to-print PDF. Fully customisable versions are also available in our software, InPrint 4 and Widgit Online, for Standard, Pro, and Plus subscription tiers. The resources included in each version are listed in Contents.
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InPrint 4The Everyday Materials and Their Uses Pack in InPrint 4 contains a selection of presentations, including symbol books, an investigation, and a quiz, which can be exported into PowerPoint and are ideal for displaying on an interactive whiteboard.
These can be amended within Standard, Pro or Plus subscription tiers using Presentation Export.
Widgit Online The Everyday Materials and Their Uses Pack in Widgit Online is available with Standard, Pro or Plus subscription tiers and can be installed from the Resources section.
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PDF Contents
Books
- Everyday Materials (Book and Presentation)
- Properties of Materials (Book and Presentation)
Activities
Materials and Their Properties
- Name Materials
- Recognise Properties
- I Spy Materials (Presentation)
- Identify Objects and Materials
- Describe Properties
- Scientific Vocabulary
- Key Vocabulary Clip Cards
- Investigating Floating and Sinking (Printable resource and Presentation)
- Properties of Materials (Presentation)
- Properties of Materials Quiz (Presentation)
Sorting Materials
- Sorting Absorbent and Waterproof Objects
- Sorting Flexible and Rigid Objects
- Sorting Floating and Sinking Objects
- Sorting Hard and Soft Objects
- Sorting Rough and Smooth Objects
- Sorting Transparent and Opaque Objects
Changing Shape
- Changing Shapes of Objects
- Challenge Cards
Materials and their Uses
- Identify and Compare the Suitability of Materials (range of activities)
- Cut and Stick
- True or False
- Multiple Choice
- Complete the Sentences
- Challenge
Additional Activities
- Bingo
- Colouring
- Crossword
- Sorting Syllables
Teaching Resources
- Flashcards
- Word Cards
- Word Mat
- Posters
- Mindmaps
- Glossary
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InPrint 4 Contents
Books
- Everyday Materials (Book and Presentation)
- Properties of Materials (Book and Presentation)
Activities
Materials and Their Properties
- Name Materials
- Recognise Properties
- I Spy Materials (Presentation)
- Identify Objects and Materials
- Describe Properties
- Scientific Vocabulary
- Key Vocabulary Clip Cards
- Investigating Floating and Sinking (Printable resource and Presentation)
- Properties of Materials (Presentation)
- Properties of Materials Quiz (Presentation)
Sorting Materials
- Sorting Absorbent and Waterproof Objects
- Sorting Flexible and Rigid Objects
- Sorting Floating and Sinking Objects
- Sorting Hard and Soft Objects
- Sorting Rough and Smooth Objects
- Sorting Transparent and Opaque Objects
Changing Shape
- Changing Shapes of Objects
- Challenge Cards
Materials and their Uses
- Identify and Compare the Suitability of Materials (range of activities)
- Cut and Stick
- True or False
- Multiple Choice
- Complete the Sentences
- Challenge
Additional Activities
- Bingo
- Colouring
- Crossword
- Sorting Syllables
Teaching Resources
- Flashcards
- Word Cards
- Word Mat
- Posters
- Mindmaps
- Glossary
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Widgit Online Contents
Symbol Books
- Everyday Materials
- Properties of Material
Teaching Resources
- Flashcards
- Glossary
- Mind Maps
- Posters
- Word Cards
- Word Mat
Learning Activities
Sorting Materials
- Sorting Absorbent and Waterproof Objects
- Sorting Flexible and Rigid Objects
- Sorting Floating and Sinking Objects
- Sorting Hard and Soft Objects
- Sorting Rough and Smooth Objects
- Sorting Transparent and Opaque Objects
Changing Shape
- Changing Shapes of Objects
- Challenge Cards
Materials and their Properties
- Describe Properties
- Floating and Sinking Investigation
- Identify Objects and Materials
- Identify Objects and Materials Word Bank
- Key Vocabulary Clip Cards
- Name Materials
- Recognise Properties
- Scientific Vocabulary
Materials and their Uses
- Identify and Compare the Suitability of Materials (range of activities)
- Challenge
- Cut and Stick
- Multiple Choice
- Tick the Answer
- True or False
- Write Answers
Additional Activities
- Bingo
- Colouring
- Crossword
- Sorting Syllables