Be a materials investigator poster
Use this 2-page poster about materials to explore topic areas such as, properties, and the features of different materials.
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Materials investigators
Learn about the topic of materials and take on a real-life challenge investigating the properties of materials with a materials engineer.
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Material makers challenge
Explore the properties of materials with this hands-on real-world challenge including a range of exciting activities. Encourage your pupils to investigate materials with the Material Makers challenge, led by a real scientist, Anna.
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Careers linked to materials poster
Inspire your pupils to think about potential future careers linked to learning about materials, with this poster.
Meet an architect poster
Inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career as an architect with this poster.
Meet a materials engineer poster
Inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career as a material scientist with this poster.
Meet a materials engineer video (9-11)
Watch Anna, a materials scientist working in the construction industry, describe her job and what inspired her to be become an expert in concrete.
Material investigators presentation
Use this presentation to lead pupils through the challenge, providing step-by-step instructions for investigating the strength of corrugated cardboard planks and designing their own innovative material.
Material investigators: Delivery guide
A brief teacher's guide outlining the challenge background, required equipment, and tips for using the resources effectively. This challenge focuses on 'materials' and provides real-world context for the curriculum topic of 'properties of materials.'
Material investigators: Skills and knowledge self-check
Pupils use this activity sheet to demonstrate what's they've learnt during the challenge.
Material investigators: Design your own material
Pupils can use this sheet to record their creative ideas for a new material, that can be used in the building industry and beyond.
Material investigators: Which plank is strongest (direction of layers)
Step-by-step instructions on how to carry out an investigation to answer the question: How does the direction of layers affect the strength of a cardboard plank?
Material investigators: Which plank is strongest (number of layers)
Step-by-step instructions on how to carry out an investigation to answer the question: How does the number of layers affect the strength of a cardboard plank?
Material investigators: Plan an investigation sheet
Pupils can use this sheet to plan and record their own investigations into the strength of corrugated, cardboard planks.
Fashion fixers challenge: Primary
This real-world challenge dives into the world of fast fashion and its environmental impact. The perfect range of activities for engaging pupils in conversations around sustainability, science and the choices we make every day.
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Super scientist: Nzambi Matee
Learn how this Kenyan material engineer and inventor, used her knowledge of materials to recycle plastic into building bricks, and help her community at the same time!
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Nzambi Matee life story quiz
Ten-question quiz about the life, career and achievements of material engineer, inventor and super scientist Nzambi Matee, for use with the life story sheet.
Nzambi Matee: A world without plastic activity sheet
Pupils develop science and creativity skills as they identify everyday plastic objects, suggest alternative materials and write creatively about a world without plastic.
The story of Nzambi Matee presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements of material engineer, inventor and super scientist Nzambi Matee.
Nzambi Matee life story sheet
Simple information sheet describing the life, career and achievements of material engineer, inventor and super scientist Nzambi Matee.
Science in stories: Three Little Pigs
Learn about the different properties of materials though the popular children's story 'The Three Little Pigs'.
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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!
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
Which materials are good insulators? record sheet
Use this activity sheet to record results while investigating which materials are the best insulators.
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.
Be a materials investigator poster
Use this 2-page poster about materials to explore topic areas such as, properties, and the features of different materials.
Design an electric helicopter
A step-by-step series of videos that uses knowledge from electricity and forces to build an electric helicopter from easily accessible materials.
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Primary posters
Covering the rock cycle, planets in our solar system, fossils and more, find vibrant posters that are perfect for your classroom wall. Spark group conversations while providing pupils with the need-to-know facts on a topic in the science curriculum.
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Science in stories
Discover the science hidden in popular children's stories and give science learning a truly relatable context.
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