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Observe material properties
Describe properties such as colour, texture, hardness, lustre and flexibility.
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Classify by transparency
Classify materials as transparent, translucent or opaque.
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Classify by solubility
Classify substances as soluble or insoluble in water based on observation.
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Relate properties to uses
Explain why a material is suitable for a particular object or purpose.
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Compare natural and human-made materials
Identify examples and uses of natural and human-made materials.
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Identify material changes during use
Recognise simple changes such as bending, tearing, dissolving or breaking.
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Plan a property test
Design a simple test for hardness, solubility, floating or transparency.
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Record material observations
Use tables to record material properties accurately.
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Avoid classification misconceptions
Explain that one object may be made of several materials and one material may have many uses.
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