Materials - Properties and uses of substances Properties and uses of substances By exploring the properties of different substances and how they can be changed, learners gradually develop their understanding of the connection between structure and properties. They explore the development of new substances which have useful properties, and begin to relate physical and chemical properties to models of atomic (Also refer to Topical structure. Learners begin to use symbols and chemical formulae as a way of communicating information about elements and compounds. Science) Level Through creative play, I explore different Step 1 Step 2 materials and can share my reasoning for I can explore and talk about the properties of a variety of I can select a suitable material for a particular purpose and to selecting materials for different purposes. materials and sort them according to strength, hardness, give reasons for the choice e.g. waterproof. SCN 0-15a resistance to water. I can sort different materials/objects into groups by properties. Key Words and Phrases I can discuss the materials that common objects are made from I can name what some common objects are made from. materials, hard, soft, weak, strong. using appropriate vocabulary. I can explore and talk about the fact properties of materials can change in some circumstances e.g. gloop, cooking. See also the SALs of Inquiry and Investigative Skills/ Scientific and Analytical Skills/ Skills and Attitudes of Scientifically Literate Citizens as a vehicle for learning and teaching First Level
Materials - Properties and uses of substances Properties and uses of substances By exploring the properties of different substances and how they can be changed, learners gradually develop their understanding of the connection between structure and properties. They explore the development of new substances which have useful properties, and begin to relate physical and chemical properties to models of atomic structure. Learners begin to use symbols and chemical formulae as a way of communicating information about elements and compounds. (Also refer to Topical Science) Level Through creative play, I explore different materials and can share my reasoning for selecting materials for different purposes. SCN 0-15a Key Words and Phrases materials, hard, soft, weak, strong. Step 1 I can explore and talk about the properties of a variety of materials and sort them according to strength, hardness, resistance to water. I can discuss the materials that common objects are made from using appropriate vocabulary. I can explore and talk about the fact properties of materials can change in some circumstances e.g. gloop, cooking. Step 2 I can select a suitable material for a particular purpose and to give reasons for the choice e.g. waterproof. I can sort different materials/objects into groups by properties. I can name what some common objects are made from. See also the SALs of Inquiry and Investigative Skills/ Scientific and Analytical Skills/ Skills and Attitudes of Scientifically Literate Citizens as a vehicle for learning and teaching First Level
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