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Characteristics of Materials
Keystage 2
Links to QCA Science Curriculum Unit 3C
Characteristics of Materials
Why are the rollers of a manglke made of rubber? What on earth
could be made out of sharkskin?
Why is the butterchurn made of glass?
This session has the most impressive range of materials for schools
anywhere in the county.
Children will:
- Use real historic object such as a stone mortar and leather
bellows to explore materials
- Complete a record sheet of their discoveries
- Examine new and old versions of the same type of
object
- Explore the museum displays and discover fascinating
objects they may never have noticed before
"The children were totally absorbed the whole time" -
Teacher from Much Birch Primary School
Booking
To Book this session please contact Heritage Services on (01432)
383595
herefordmuseums@herefordshire.gov.uk
Charges
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Last Updated: 31 October 08