Properties and Changes of Materials — Cornerstones curriculum project

Properties and Changes of Materials

Year 5ScienceLegacy project

This project* teaches children about the wider properties of materials and their uses. They learn about the reversible mixing of materials, including the process of dissolving, and how mixtures can be separated. Irreversible changes, such as burning and rusting, are also observed.

Project scope

Properties and Changes of Materials provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Science

Topics covered

  • Changing states
  • Dissolving
  • Irreversible and reversible changes
  • Processes
  • Properties of materials
  • Separating mixtures
  • Uses of materials

What's included

Properties and Changes of Materials is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

21 Lesson activities
42 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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