Exploring Materials and Change
KS1

​Leaf buds in spring, flowers in summer, seeds in autumn, chalk, flint and soil all year round ensure there are plenty of exciting natural materials for pupils to handle in our outdoor setting. We explore the difference between natural and man-made materials, thinking about the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. 

Pupils will engage in some hands-on activities discovering new materials, their properties and considering what changes they might go through with chalk carving, clay protectors and mini-beast hunting. As well as a fire demonstration illustrating how charcoal is made and using it to create pictures. 

Back at school

Activities / Resources

• Design and create a picture or model from recycled materials.
• Use colours and textures to create art showing the changing seasons.
• Learn how to become 3 R (or find out if it's 5) Warriors: https://www.52climateactions.com/index.php/refuse-reduce-reuse-repair-recycle/full​

Curriculum Links

• KS1 Science - distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made.
• KS1 Science - identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock.
• KS1 Science - describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials.