An example of the exploring-materials Timeline cards.

Key Stage 1
Exploring Materials

Grouping Objects By Material

In this activity by handling a range of objects your child will identify the materials from which they are made. They will notice the similarities in the way the material feels and looks. They will sort the objects into groups.

Throughout our 6 Exploring Materials topics your child will identify and classify different materials, discover the ‘odd’ object and go on a treasure hunt. Play with water and ice and create a sculpture from recycling. This topic contains 6 activities with accompanying activity sheets. In addition, it covers the following key aspects of the National Curriculum in England: Art and Science.

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Grouping Objects By Material Activity

Activity Photo	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum	Downloads
Relation to National Curriculum in England: = Art = Design & Technology = Science Download Links: = Activity Plan = Activity Sheet(s)
	Activity 1 Grouping Objects By Material	Material Vocabulary cards What Is It Made Of? activity sheet Scissors Glue Objects made of different materials. For Example: Metal: Spoon / coin / sieve Plastic: Lego / bowl / toys Glass: Jug / marble / jam jar Wood: Blocks / toys Rock: Stones	Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying Sc1/3.1a distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made Sc1/3.1b identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, and rock

Discover More Exploring Materials Activities

Activity 1 Grouping Objects	Activity 2 Odd Object Out	Activity 3 Material Properties	Activity 4 Treasure Hunt	Activity 5 Explore Water & Ice	Activity 6 Recycling Sculpture

Activity One - Grouping Objects By Material

Practical Resources:

Material Vocabulary cards
What Is It Made Of? activity sheet
Scissors
Glue
Objects made of different materials. For Example:
Metal: Spoon / coin / sieve
Plastic: Lego / bowl / toys
Glass: Jug / marble / jam jar
Wood: Blocks / toys
Rock: Stones

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc1/3.1a distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
Sc1/3.1b identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, and rock

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Explore More Exploring Materials Activities

Activity 1
Grouping Objects By Material

Activity 2
Odd Object Out

Activity 3
Describing The Properties Of Materials

Activity Three - Describing The Properties Of Materials

Activity 4
Treasure Hunt

Activity 5
Explore With Water And Ice

Activity Five - Explore With Water And Ice

Activity 6
Create A Recycling Sculpture

Activity Six - Create A Recycling Sculpture

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