KS2, Science, Materials

About this collection

Explore the realm of materials and their properties through this thoughtfully curated collection for KS2. Introduce students to a variety of real-world applications and locations, fostering an appreciation for the properties that shape the objects around us.

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Meet Andrea

Meet Andrea, who finds and reuses discarded materials in Argentina.

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Lego challenge (KS2)

Design a new use for an old phone box and investigate materials.

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Power in your pocket

Discover more about your mobile phone.

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Looking after Earth's resources

Consider how we can help conserve the Earth's resources.

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Experiments with salt

Visit the Dead Sea and carry out a science floating experiment.

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