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Poems

Age range
5-7 years
Science topic
Materials
Type of enquiry
Comparative/fair tests, Observing changes over time, Problem solving

This resource is based on the beautifully illustrated poems by Shirley Hughes in 'Out and About'. It shows how the poems can be used as a starting point for children's explorations and investigations.

Mud and sand

  • Science topic: Materials
  • Type of enquiry: Comparative/fair tests
  • Keywords: KS1, materials, mud, sand, sandcastles, EYFS, properties of materials, everyday materials

These three investigations explore the properties of sand, soil and mud.

Water and ice

  • Science topic: Materials
  • Type of enquiry: Observing changes over time
  • Keywords: KS1, materials, water, ice, EYFS, properties of materials, everyday materials

The first two investigations consider how to overcome some of the challenges created by water. The third activity is an exploration of ice.

melting ice image

Building and making

  • Science topic: Materials
  • Type of enquiry: Problem solving
  • Keywords: KS1, materials, problem solving, DT, Design Technology, building, properties of materials, everyday materials, wood

These two activities invite children to plan and problem solve as they make structures for diffeerent situations.