Year 2 Uses of everyday materials

Children identify the materials from which common objects are made.

Pupils learn that plastic can be used to replace many other materials because it has a broad range of useful properties. They examine several objects, identify the material from which they are made, and suggest why plastic could be used to replace them, identifying its required material properties.

Pupils learn how plastic contributes to pollution. They explore its material properties that make it difficult to dispose of. After examining a WAGOLL, pupils use the writing frame, text and images provided to make their own information poster explaining the problems with plastic and how to solve them.

Children carry out an investigation into the properties of 10 small objects. They predict and test whether it is magnetic, transparent, floats, or can be squashed or stretched.

Children learn about objects, materials, and properties. They look at 8 objects, identify the materials they are made from, and explain why they are suitable in each situation.

Children use a word bank of materials and their properties to choose the right material for 8 different situations. They draw a picture and explain their reasons.

Children learn about objects, materials and properties. They look for objects in the classroom, identify their main materials and draw pictures of them, grouping by material.

Children learn about how metals are made. They carry out an investigation into the properties of up to 8 metal objects.

Children learn about three inventors of new materials - John Dunlop, John McAdam, and Charles Macintosh. They match statements to the correct inventor.

Children carry out an investigation into how they can change the shape of up to 8 classroom objects. They predict before they test and then discuss their findings.