Glass Worksheets KS1
Glass Worksheets KS1
Metals Worksheets KS2
Downloadable Worksheets
Metals Worksheets
The science of materials is the basis of much recycling knowledge and helps scientists work out how to recycle stuff better. Many of the sorting machines used to separate out recycling rely on scientific principles; for example, metals are separated using magnets.
Metals can be recycled everywhere in Devon. Cans and tins are recycled in kerbside collections (see our District Recycling Sheets) while larger metal household objects can be taken to local Recycling Centres. Find your nearest one on our main Recycling website.
The worksheets on this page will help young people understand the science of the material called metal. We hope doing these activities will create better scientists and more critical thinkers. We know the wicked problems (complex and difficult issues like climate change and biodiversity loss) we are leaving the next generation will need some innovative thinking to solve them!
Downloadable Worksheets
Metal Quizzes
Key Stage 1 Worksheet: Ice Magnets
(pdf) Download KS1 Worksheet: Ice Magnets
Key Stage 3/4 Worksheet:
(pdf) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Comparing the Material Life Cycles of Iron and Aluminium
(Word) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Comparing the Material Life Cycles of Iron and Aluminium
(Powerpoint) Download KS3/4 Powerpoint: Comparing the Material Life Cycles of Iron and Aluminium
(pdf) Download KS3/4 Info Sheet: Comparing the Production Life Cycles of Iron and Aluminium
(pdf) Download KS3/4 Info Sheet: Extraction methods of Iron and Aluminium
Link to KS3/4 Zone Youtube Playlist about Production and Recycling of Aluminium & Iron
Home Education Worksheet:
(pdf) Download Home Education Worksheet: Can Balancing
(Word) Download Home Education Worksheet: Can Balancing
Visit our Home Education pages for more Activities suitable for Home Learning.
Composting
Turning twigs, leaves and bits of vegetables and fruit into gorgeous rich compost which helps plants grow is one of the natural world’s magic tricks! Learn how with our wonderful collection of hint, tips and videos below, including from Devon’s very own Dr Compost – Nicky Scott.
Composting is really good for the environment as it recycles nutrients so plants can use them again. It is part of a natural process called nutrient recycling, as shown in the diagram on the right.
If you’re a school composting could also save you money by reducing the cost of someone picking up your bin. Devon has supported schools for many years to compost their cooked food waste as well as peels and cores.
Composting can also be a fantastic learning resource which can support many curriculum areas. It can get kids out of the classroom, learning practical, useful science. Whether your topic is minibeasts, habitats, micro-organisms or global warming, your compost bin can provide hands-on learning opportunities for pupils of all ages.
This guide has been written for schools interested in composting their cooked food waste as well as cores and peels.