Year 4
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Lesson 2 • Testing, testing

Students test food packaging and storage materials, identifying the properties of the materials that make them suitable for their intended use.

Packaging pioneers

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Students will:

  • identify the materials used in different packaging and containers.
  • conduct simple tests to explore the properties of those materials.
  • consider why those materials were selected for that purpose.

 

Students will represent their understanding as they:

  • discuss ideas and test results with their team and the class.
  • record test results.

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