Teacher Pack: Y2 Uses of Everyday Materials
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About this resource
A planning companion for the Y2 “Uses of everyday materials” unit. Maps each resource to its statutory requirement, flags the misconceptions Y2 children consistently show, identifies cross-cutting working-scientifically opportunities, and lays out a 4-lesson scheme.
What you'll learn
- Linking properties to use DfE NC Science KS1 Y2 (uses of everyday materials, req 1)
- Squashing, bending, twisting, stretching DfE NC Science KS1 Y2 (uses of everyday materials, req 2)
- Suitability for particular uses DfE NC Science KS1 Y2 (uses of everyday materials, req 1)
- Working scientifically: testing materials DfE NC Science KS1 Working scientifically
Inside this resource
- 2 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about science. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 science — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 science. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.