This unit
presents the topic related to the origin of materials, their properties and the
relationship to how each material is used. Pupils will also get the opportunity to learn
and apply the 3 Rs rule: reduce, reuse and recycle.
The main objects are:
1.
Recognise the origin of different materials.
2. Learn
about the properties of different materials and their relationship to how each
material is used.
3. Identify
changes experienced by materials when they are exposed to environmental agents.
4. Identify
positive approaches to caring for the environment.
5.
Learn and apply the 3 Rs rule.
VOCABULARY
- Materials: plastic, metal, wood, cotton, glass, wool, silk, paper.
- Properties: soft-hard, rouhg-smooth, rigid-flexible.
- Shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle.
- Recycle: reduse, reuse, recycle.
