Uses of Materials — Cornerstones curriculum project

Uses of Materials

Year 2ScienceLegacy project

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.

Project scope

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

Art and design

English

Geography

Science

Topics covered

  • Changing materials
  • Fair tests
  • Materials
  • Properties of materials
  • Use of materials

What's included

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

12 Lesson activities
27 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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