Plastic Worksheets KS1

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 March 14, 2022 By

Millie Green

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!

1 / 8

What are most plastics made from?

Oil

Sand

Wood

Metal

Plants

2 / 8

Name some properties of plastic...

Waterproof

Light

Solid

Liquid

Brittle

Adaptable

3 / 8

Name something that is usually made of plastic.

Tin of beans

Drinks can

Jam jar

Water bottle

4 / 8

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

Clothes

Phone

Dinner tray

A battery

5 / 8

Are plastics a renewable or non-renewable resource?

Renewable

Non-renewable

6 / 8

Where should your hard plastic packaging go?

In the recycling bin

In the sea

Throw it out of the car window

In the black bin bag

7 / 8

Choose the reasons why we should recycle.

We must not waste resources.

Materials are valuable.

We should save energy to help save our world.

Reducing waste, reduces pollution.

All of the above

8 / 8

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

Reusable bottles

Reusable shopping bags

Ask for Birthday or Christmas presents that aren't made from plastic

Check the clothes buy to see if they contain plastic

Don't change anything

Buy fruit and veg without packaging

Talk to your family about plastics

Your score is

The average score is 67%