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Choosing and changing materials

Year 2 · Key Stage 1 · S2-MAT, S-WS-KS1 — Suitability of materials; squash, bend, twist, stretch; simple tests

Draft — awaiting teacher review

Builds on: Everyday materials (Year 1)

I

Concept Anchor

We choose materials for their job. We can squash, bend, twist or stretch some solid objects. This changes their shape. To find the best material, we test it.

Worked example

Which is better for a window: glass or wood?

  1. 1.A window must let light in.
  2. 2.We can see through glass.
  3. 3.So glass is better.
II

Guided Check

How could you test which paper soaks up the most water?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 2S2-MAT — Changing shape by squashing·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which one can you change by squashing it?

    Q2Year 2S2-MAT — Suitability of materials·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Why are windows made of glass?

    Q3Year 2S-WS-KS1 — Perform a simple test·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Ali wants the best material for a hat that keeps rain off. What should he do?