Y5 Materials L5: Electrical Conductors and Magnetic Materials

Content Name

Y5 Materials L5: Electrical Conductors and Magnetic Materials

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

Learning Objectives: To explain that some materials are magnetic, and others are not. To know that materials can be either a conductor or an insulator. To compare and group everyday materials based on their conductivity. Working Scientifically: To plan a fair test, controlling variables where necessary.

Curriculum

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 5

  Subjects:

  • Science

  Topics:

  • Properties and changes of materials
  • Working scientifically

  Programmes of Study:

  • compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties, including their hardness, solubility, transparency, conductivity (electrical and thermal), and response to magnets
  • give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials, including metals, wood and plastic
  • planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary

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