Three Little Pigs: Architects in training (properties of materials)
An interactive presentation that uses this unique sequel to the well-known traditional tale, to teach about the properties of materials in an engaging new way!
How can I use this with my class?
Use these resources to explore properties of materials through the story of The Three Little Pigs and what they really got up to after the wolf ran away! Use the presentation to describe the story of The Three Pigs, how they became architects in training and help them get through architect summer camp.
Follow along with investigations using the activity sheets alongside the lesson presentation. From simple experiments, to new scientific vocabulary, fun quizzes and matching card games- this is a great activity to consolidate understanding around this core curriculum science topic.
What's inside
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Choosing materials activity sheet
Use this activity sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson, to record ideas about the best materials to use for each part of a house.
Properties of materials match-up card game
Match each word describing the property of a material to its correct definition, with this match-up card game
Let’s investigate insulators planning sheet
Plan an investigation into the best heat insulators, with this investigation planning sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson range.
Which materials are good insulators? record sheet
Use this activity sheet to record results while investigating which materials are the best insulators.