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Science Materials - Good Choices and Changing Shape

In 2LH we tested different materials to see what their strengths and weaknesses are. We tested which materials are suitable for children’s dungarees and also which materials to make a baby nappy from. This involved lots of experiments, investigation and teamwork! Here are some photos to show just some of what we did.

The trolley is made from metal which is hard and strong.

The chair has strong materials underneath and soft, comfortable materials to sit on.

Windows are made from glass which is transparent and strong.

We tested various materials on the playground floor.

We worked in a team to see which material was strongest.

Materials for the dungarees should be soft and durable.

We enjoyed this investigation.

We are testing materials for a nappy.

We worked together to investigate.

We used water to see which materials are absorbent.

Then we used the best materials to make baby nappies.

It had to be soft, on the inside, absorbent and waterproof on the outside.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

More exciting experiments.

Testing nappy materials

Presenting our nappy ideas to the class.

Testing and presenting the nappy.

Testing the nappy.

Presenting the nappy idea to the class.

Out nappy idea worked!

Testing the nappy.

More tests.

We made the nappy attractive as well as functional.

In Science we have been learning about materials and how they have different properties that make them good for different purposes. We also learnt about how different materials can change their shape if we twist, bend, stretch or squash them. We had a go at doing this to lots of different objects to see what would happen.

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