National Whiteboard Network 
This section provides guidance on how ICT can be used effectively to support interactive whole class teaching during Science lessons. There is a powerpoint which can be downloaded for this unit.

BBC science clip - characteristics of materials 

Science essentials 
Background notes, worksheets, images and weblinks. Also home activities so may be a good site to recommend to parents.

glaxosmithkline 
Colour poster, interactive activities. Materials database.

Songs to popular tunes about Materials 

Fossweb 
Activity that looks at wood and paper.

Materials Branching Database 
Can you answer the questions about the properties of materials to find the name of the material?