ABSTRACT
This chapter identifies and names a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. It compares and groups the materials together on the basis of their physical properties. The chapter describes scientific procedures and clear instructions that outline the simple equipment required for carrying out each procedure. It provides National Curriculum assessment indicators and illustrates how to carry out the primary science experiments and what results to expect. Suggestions for adapting each procedure to the special needs and interests of the students are discussed.
