Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the children what they think materials are and what they are used for. Explain that materials are things that we use to make other things, and that they are all around us. Tell them that in this lesson, they will learn about different materials and their properties.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce the different types of materials (e.g. wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric, paper) and their properties (e.g. hard, soft, flexible, transparent, opaque). 2. Show examples of different materials and ask the children to identify them and describe their properties. 3. Discuss the uses of different materials (e.g. wood for building, metal for tools, plastic for toys). 4. Watch a video about materials and their properties (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJfG4L1vz0). 5. Complete a worksheet where the children match different materials to their properties (e.g. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-252012-materials-and-their-properties-activity-sheet). 6. Ask the children to bring in an object from home made of a specific material and describe its properties to the class.

Questioning: - What are materials? - What are some different types of materials? - What are some properties of materials? - What are some uses of different materials?

Assessment: Observe the children during the lesson and ask them questions to check their understanding. Assess their completed worksheet and their ability to describe the properties of their object.

Differentiation: For children who need extra support, provide picture cards of different materials to help them identify them. For children who need a challenge, ask them to research a specific material and present their findings to the class.

Plenary: Review the different types of materials and their properties. Ask the children to share something they learned about materials today.

Resources: - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJfG4L1vz0 - Worksheet: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-252012-materials-and-their-properties-activity-sheet