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Lunchbox Material Detectives

Which material would make the most useful lunchbox?

A standalone 45–55 minute relief-teacher lesson with all evidence and instructions supplied, teaching slides, individual/pair iPad work and hand-in to the class teacher.

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1. Lunchbox Material Detectives

   Which material would make the most useful lunchbox?

   Learning focus: Compare material properties and explain a design decision.

   Evidence question: Which material would make the most useful lunchbox?

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