Materials

In todays science lesson we are going to start by reading the story of "The Traction Man". Have a look at the video below to listen to the story being read aloud:

As you will notice, in the story there are lots of different materials that are mentioned:

• Latex space suit
• Perspex helmet
• Fluorescent flippers
• Infra-red mask
• Knitted green suit
• Brass helmet
• Metal shoes

Your first mission, is to write a sentence next to each of the materials above to say why that material is suitable for that use e.g. A knitted hat would keep you warm in the cold.

Now, pretend that you are Traction Man. You will need a suitable outfit. What materials can you find around your house to make an outfit that will protect you on your missions. Here are a few ideas below:

• A metal saucepan as a helmet so that your head is protected if you fall.
• Plastic bags over your shoes just in case the house floods!
• You may even think about finding something as a shield.

Now you are Traction Man, you have one final mission:

"Traction Man uses everyday household objects to carry out his adventures. Think of other objects and make a list of ways that Traction Man could use them... or ways that they could cause problems for him!"

Enjoy your mission team!