P2/3 Science – Exploring and Investigating the Properties of Materials

Primary 2/3 children have been exploring and investigating the properties of different materials we find in our everyday lives e.g. plastic, chalk and stone.  We then were able to classify these into natural and man made materials.

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“I learned that some materials are natural e.g. wood, rock and stone.” Martin

” I learned that some materials are man made e.g. metal, plastic and glass.”  Callum

“Glass is made from sand.” Nikolay

“I learned that metal is man made.” Lucas

“Most plastic objects float.” Hollie

“If the objects have got air in them it floats easily.” Martin

“Things that are light will float e.g. plastic bottles and plates.” Thomas