Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Name objects with the same use that are made from different materials.
- Name materials that are used to make objects with different uses.
- Recognise that stretching, twisting, bending and squashing can cause some solid objects to change shape.
- Name properties that make materials suitable for their use.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Measure using non-standard units.
- Recording results in a table.
- Use data to answer a simple question.
- Record results in a block graph.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long, to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Suggested prior learning
Materials: Everyday materials
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Objects and materials
Lesson 2: Which material is suitable?
Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!
Lesson 4: Testing stretchiness
Lesson 5: Testing strength
Lesson 6: Eco-friendly materials
Key skills
Posing questions
- Recognising
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
elastic
fabric (Y1)
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Unit resources
Assessment – Science Y2: Uses of everyday materials
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
A summary of the most important
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Poster
A poster designed to support Key
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Policy support
Outlines the intent and rationale behind
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Long-term plan
A suggested order for teaching Science
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Equipment list
A list of essential and optional
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Science: Progression of skills and knowledge
Progression documents showing how skills and
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Unit vocabulary
Vocabulary progression document that outlines the
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Assessment
A downloadable spreadsheet to record
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National curriculum mapping
A mapping document showing each of
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: using co-ordination
Maths: measurement, fractions of shapes, multiplication
British values: being responsible and contributing to society
Build on the learning
Materials: Rocks and soil
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