Uses of Materials

Project overview

This project teaches children about the uses of everyday materials and how materials’ properties make them suitable or unsuitable for specific purposes. They begin to explore how materials can be changed.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy – Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

*This project is part of the Cornerstones Science Curriculum and is not sold separately.

Science Year 2

What’s included

Uses of Materials is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

12
Lesson activities
10
Enhanced provision activities
27
Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Uses of Materials provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

Art and design
English
Geography
Science

Topics

Changing materials
Fair tests
Materials
Properties of materials
Use of materials

Looking for a full Science curriculum?

If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Science curriculum, then the Cornerstones Science Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.

Science Curriculum