Materials and Their Properties

At Bryn Primary School to take account for split year classes we follow our Science Scheme Of Work on a two year cycle. For Cycle 1 we follow Year One, Three and Five of the S.o.W and for Cycle 2 we follow Year Two, Four and Six of the S.o.W. This ensures continuity and progression and stops any unnecessary repetition of work.

I currently teach a Year 3/4 class and our Science unit is Materials and Their Properties. The unit is an interesting one as it really gets the children to think about all the things that are around them. What are they made of? Why have certain materials been used? Why have other materials not been used? The unit also gives us a great opportunity to perform investigative work.

I have included my planning for five weeks covering part of the unit. There are also photographs of the investigations in progress and various outcomes including reports which the children originally set out using a DTP package called Textease 2000.

I hope that you find the information useful.

Lee Workman
Deputy Head
Bryn Primary School