Materials: Glass and Plastic

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. explore the properties and uses of materials such as glass and plastic;
    2. conduct simple tests to understand the structure and characteristics of these materials;
    3. identify their suitability for various purposes.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Science: Uses of everyday materials

    • identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.