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Poems

  • Age range: 5-7 years
  • Science topic: Materials
  • Type of enquiry: Comparative/fair tests, Observing changes over time, Problem solving

This resource is based on the beautifully illustrated poems by Shirley Hughes in 'Out and About'. It shows how the poems can be used as a starting point for children's explorations and investigations.

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Mud and sand

Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Comparative/fair tests
Keywords: KS1, materials, mud, sand, sandcastles, EYFS, properties of materials, everyday materials

These three investigations explore the properties of sand, soil and mud.


Water and ice

Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Observing changes over time
Keywords: KS1, materials, water, ice, EYFS, properties of materials, everyday materials

The first two investigations consider how to overcome some of the challenges created by water. The third activity is an exploration of ice.


Building and making

Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Problem solving
Keywords: KS1, materials, problem solving, DT, Design Technology, building, properties of materials, everyday materials, wood

These two activities invite children to plan and problem solve as they make structures for diffeerent situations.