In Design and Technology, Year 5 children tested different materials to explore their properties, such as being hard, soft, rough, smooth, foldable, waterproof, man-made, or natural. They were searching for a durable material to create a bag, and after their tests, they concluded that denim would be the strongest and most hard-wearing option. They also researched Levi Strauss and found out that he made the first pair of jeans back in 1873, recognising the need for tough clothing during the Gold Rush.
Testing materials
