Uses of Everyday Materials
Year 2 - Science - Autumn 1
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Core Learning
Core Learning
Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.
Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
Working Scientifically
Working Scientifically
recognising that they can be answered in different ways.
Observing closely, using simple equipment
Perform simple tests
Use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
elastic
flexible
glass
material
metal
object
plastic
property
suitable
What came before?
What came before?
In Year 1, pupils learned about everyday materials and ways to describe them.
What comes after?
What comes after?
In Year 4, pupils will learn how materials can change state when heated and cooled, and about the water cycle.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
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