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.
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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.
Autumn term resource planners
See all Energising Futures resources, sorted by topic, for your age group to easily integrate them into your planning for the Autumn term.
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Autumn resource planner for ages 9-11
See all Energising Futures resources with direct links, sorted by topic, for ages 9–11 to easily integrate them into your planning. Plus, seasonal awareness days, so you can keep up-to-date this Autumn term!
Meet a research technologist
Use these resources to introduce your class to Hannah, a real-life research technologist. Watch the video to explore Hannah’s daily responsibilities. Use the job-role card to discover the skills and qualifications needed for her career.
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