Poems
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.
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Mud and sand
Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Comparative/fair tests
Keywords: KS1, materials, working scientifically, 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, working scientifically, 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.
Building and making
Science topic: Materials
Type of enquiry: Problem solving
Keywords: KS1, materials, working scientifically, 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.
