What can Beegu learn about materials on Prior Learning Nursery
Reception
Cycle 1
What is it like
Who am I and where do I live?
in Outer Space?
Planet Earth? Key Book
Key Vocabulary Object
A thing that can be used.
Material
What an object is made from.
Hard
Not easily broken or bent.
Soft
Easy to cut, fold or change the shape of.
Shiny
Reflects light easily.
Rough
Feels and looks uneven or bumpy.
Smooth
Objects have no lumps or bumps.
Bendy
Things can be bent easily into a curved or folded shape.
Waterproof
It keeps things dry and water out
Absorbent
Soaks liquid up.
Transparent
Can be seen through.
Opaque
Cannot be seen through.
Key Scientists Charles Macintosh Designed first waterproof clothing
Martin Brock Inventor of wearable technology
Learning Challenges LC 1
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Can you help Beegu distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made?
LC 2
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How many everyday materials can you identify and name?
LC 3
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Can you describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials?
LC 4
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Can you help Beegu compare and group everyday materials on the basis of their physical properties?
Knowledge and Understanding & Working Scientifically • Explaining Science: Observe closely • Classification: Identify and classify materials • Designing Experiments: Perform simple tests • Data, Tables & Graphs: Gather & record data to help in answering
questions
• Making Conclusions: Use observations and ideas to help answer questions