Year 2

To investigate the properties of everyday materials

In this lesson, we will investigate the properties of everyday materials. We will be recording all of the different materials we know and can find around our house. We will test these materials to see if they can bend, twist, stretch and squash.

Year 2

To investigate the properties of everyday materials

In this lesson, we will investigate the properties of everyday materials. We will be recording all of the different materials we know and can find around our house. We will test these materials to see if they can bend, twist, stretch and squash.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. generate ideas by drawing on their own experiences
  2. select from a range of materials and components according to their characteristics

Equipment

Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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