How heavy is it?

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In this activity, children examine four containers that are each used to carry liquids, discussing their properties and using a ‘fair test’ to compare weights.

Age group and subject

KS1, Year 1, Maths and Science

Learning objectives

Some:
I can use a variety of scientific language
Most:

I can describe the simple physical properties of a variety of materials
All:
I can identify and name a variety of everyday materials
I can identify and classify materials

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