Material Investigations: Two - Activities

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Activity One - How Materials Move Investigation

Activity 1

How Materials Move Investigation


  • Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching
Activity Two - The Bounciest Ball Investigation

Activity 2

The Bounciest Ball Investigation


  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching
Activity Three - Bouncing On Different Surfaces Investigation

Activity 3

Bouncing On Different Surfaces Investigation


  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1b compare how things move on different surfaces
Activity Four - The Strongest Paper Investigation

Activity 4

The Strongest Paper Investigation


  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching
Activity Five - Travelling On Different Surfaces Investigation

Activity 5

Travelling On Different Surfaces Investigation


  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); using rulers
  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1b compare how things move on different surfaces
Activity Six - Melting And Moulding

Activity 6

Melting And Moulding


  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
Activity One - How Materials Move Investigation

Activity 1
How Materials Move Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching

Downloads:

Activity Two - The Bounciest Ball Investigation

Activity 2
The Bounciest Ball Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching

Downloads:

Activity Three - Bouncing On Different Surfaces Investigation

Activity 3
Bouncing On Different Surfaces Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1b compare how things move on different surfaces

Downloads:

Activity Four - The Strongest Paper Investigation

Activity 4
The Strongest Paper Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1c find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching

Downloads:

Activity Five - Travelling On Different Surfaces Investigation

Activity 5
Travelling On Different Surfaces Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); using rulers
  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc2/3.1b compare how things move on different surfaces

Downloads:

Activity Six - Melting And Moulding

Activity 6
Melting And Moulding

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc2/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

Downloads:

How do I use these activities?

In this year two topic, your child will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with different materials. One of the activities involves finding the bounciest ball, while the other activity involves testing the strength of different types of paper by carrying the most marbles. These activities provide a great opportunity for your child to learn about the properties of materials and how they interact with different surfaces. By exploring how materials move and change with different surfaces, your child will gain a better understanding of how the world around them works.

These activities align with the National Curriculum of England's Science standards, and are designed to be engaging and fun for primary aged children. If you are looking for more resources to support your child's learning, you can check out the other key stage one topics available on our website. We cover a wide range of subjects, including measurements,properties of materials, and flying machines. Our resources include videos, activity sheets, and easy-to-understand activity plans to support your child's learning journey.

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