Pencils
Michael Foreman's beautifully illustrated book is the starting point for a range of activities which make links between science and other areas of the curriculum.
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Making pencils
Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Observing changes over time
Keywords: KS1, working scientifically, Everyday materials, materials, properties of materials
Some simple instructions so that children can make their own coloured pencils.
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Using wood in pencils
Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Comparative/fair tests
Keywords: KS1, working scientifically, materials, wood, Everyday materials, Properties of materials
Children consider how wood is transported and how wood is stuck to pencils.
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Making paper
Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Observing changes over time
Keywords: KS1, working scientifically, materials,Everyday materials, Properties of materials, paper
Children think about the importance of recycling and follow simple instructions to make their own recycled paper.
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Cross curricular suggestions
Science topic: Materials
Keywords: cross-curricular, history, geography, art
cross-curricular, history, geography, art