Encourage discussion and promote scientific thinking with these Year 2 Uses of Everyday Materials Concept Cartoons. They feature common misconceptions that can be unpicked to ensure that your children are secure in their understanding of the topic. Pupils will be able to explain their viewpoints using evidence from their learning to justify if a statement is true. It will also identify any gaps in children's understanding which can be targeted quickly. This resource focuses on the questions 'do materials always stay the same shape?' and 'are all materials made by humans?'.

They are flexible in their use, meaning they could used at the beginning or end of a topic. They are also ideal for display too - ensuring a knowledge-rich environment to further young minds.

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Year 2 National Curriculum objectives:

• Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.

• Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.