Plastic bottles in a white recycle bag

This activity will help KS1 children (aged 5-7) to understand some of the properties of plastic as a material. It links with the National Curriculum and is a fun and active way of teaching science.

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Key Stage 1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic

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Created on By Millie Green
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Science of Materials Plastic Quiz KS1

Have you just completed our KS1 science activity worksheet about the properties of plastic? This is a quick quiz to test your knowledge!

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What are most plastics made from?

Screwed up plastic bottle

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Name some properties of plastic...

Screwed up plastic bottle

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Name something that is usually made of plastic.

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Name an object that you would never make out of plastic.

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Are plastics a renewable or non-renewable resource?

Image of energy sources

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Where should your hard plastic packaging go?

Two simple metal dustbins on a patio.

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Choose the reasons why we should recycle.

Satellite image of the earth

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How can you reduce the plastic you use at home? (Select all that apply)

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