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
See table of prices on page: General Details of Schools Sessions