Science Focus: Identifying materials (wood, plastic, metal) and their properties (rough, smooth, hard).
History Focus: Looking at Changes Within Living Memory. How have the materials in our homes changed since our grandparents were little?
The Big Question: "Why did people in the past use wood and stone for things we now make with plastic?"
Science Focus: Understanding mass, elasticity, and why certain materials are fit for a purpose.
History Focus: Events Beyond Living Memory and famous inventors. How did the discovery of new materials (like rubber or steel) change the way people lived?
The Big Question: "How did inventing new materials allow us to build taller buildings or faster cars?"