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Is It Waterproof Activity

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	Activity 1 Is It Waterproof	Is It Waterproof Investigation Sheet Large container such as a mixing bowl Glass jar Rubber band Jug of water / cup for pouring Materials to investigate: Tea towel Toilet paper Foil Plastic bag Newspaper	Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

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Activity 1

Is It Waterproof

Is It Waterproof Investigation Sheet
Large container such as a mixing bowl
Glass jar
Rubber band
Jug of water / cup for pouring

Tea towel
Toilet paper
Foil
Plastic bag
Newspaper

Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

Activity 1
Is It Waterproof

Practical Resources:

Is It Waterproof Investigation Sheet
Large container such as a mixing bowl
Glass jar
Rubber band
Jug of water / cup for pouring

Tea towel
Toilet paper
Foil
Plastic bag
Newspaper

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

The activity described here is a simple test that your child can perform to investigate whether materials are waterproof or not. During the activity, your child will ask questions, make predictions, and record their results, and describe the physical properties of the materials as "waterproof" or "not waterproof." This is a great way to introduce your child to scientific thinking and experimentation.

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