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Children look at four containers that are each used to carry liquids. The children discuss their properties and in particular, compare their weights.

Curriculum links

Key stage 1 Science: materials and their properties Sc3.1a - use their senses to explore and recognise the similarities and differences between materials Sc3.1d - find out about the uses of a variety of materials [for example, glass, wood, wool and how these are chosen for specific uses on the basis of their simple properties.

QCA units

Science 3C: Characteristics of materials - choosing materials for a purpose

Timings

35 minutes

Cross-curricular

Key stage 1

Maths

Using and applying shape, space and measures Ma3.1b - select and use appropriate mathematical equipment when solving problems involving measures or measurement.

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