# Year 2 Science Lesson Plan: Uses of Everyday Materials
## Lesson Information
**Topic:** Uses of Everyday Materials
**Grade:** Year 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Learning Objectives:**
- To identify and name everyday materials (e.g., wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock)
- To understand the uses of different everyday materials
- To explore why certain materials are chosen for specific purposes
## Materials Needed
- Range of everyday objects made from different materials (e.g., plastic bottle, wooden spoon, glass jar, metal can, rock, rubber ball)
- PowerPoint or visual aids with images of objects and materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Activity sheets with matching exercises and properties table
- Pencil and coloured pencils
- Magnifying glasses (optional)
- Scissors, glue sticks
- Chart paper for group activity
## Lesson Structure
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Hook**: Show the class a selection of everyday objects (e.g., a plastic bottle, a wooden spoon, a metal can). Ask the children to name the objects and the materials they are made from.
2. **Objective Sharing**: Briefly explain the lesson objectives to the students. Say, "Today, we are going to learn about the different materials things are made from and why we use certain materials for specific purposes."
### Main Activity
#### Activity 1: Material Identification and Properties (15 minutes)
1. **Visual Aid**: Use a PowerPoint presentation or posters to introduce various everyday materials (wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, rock) and their properties.
2. **Class Participation**: Discuss the properties of each material (e.g., metal is strong and sturdy, glass is transparent and fragile, wood is sturdy and natural).
3. **Hands-On Activity**: Distribute a variety of objects to small groups of students. Each group should identify the material of each object and discuss the object's properties and why that material is used.
#### Activity 2: Matching Materials to Uses (20 minutes)
1. **Worksheet**: Hand out activity sheets with a matching exercise.
2. **Task Instruction**: Students will match images of objects (e.g., window, toy, chair) to the correct materials they are usually made from (e.g., glass, plastic, wood).
3. **Class Discussion**: After completion, discuss the answers as a class. Ask questions like, "Why is plastic used to make toys?" and "Why are windows made of glass?"
### Plenary (15 minutes)
1. **Group Activity**: Divide the class into groups and give them chart paper and markers. Ask each group to pick one material and draw or list objects made from that material. They should also write why that material is suitable for those objects.
2. **Presentation**: Each group presents their chart and findings to the class.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap**: Review the key points of the lesson. Ask questions like, "Can anyone name an object made from metal?" and "Why do we use glass for windows?"
2. **Final Thoughts**: Emphasise the idea that the properties of materials determine their uses.
### Homework/Extension Activities (Optional)
- **Identify Materials at Home**: Ask students to find and list five objects at home and identify the materials they are made from. They should also note why those materials are suitable.
- **Creative Task**: Students draw their favourite toy and label the materials used to make it, explaining why those materials are chosen.
## Assessment
- **Observation**: Monitor the students' participation in discussions and group activities.
- **Worksheets**: Evaluate the completed matching exercises for understanding of the material.
- **Group Presentation**: Assess the group presentations for comprehension and ability to explain material properties and uses.
## Differentiation
- **Support**: Pair students who may need extra help with peers who can offer assistance.
- **Extension**: Provide more complex objects for advanced students to analyse and explain.
## Reflection
At the end of the lesson, reflect on the students’ engagement and understanding. Note any areas that may need reteaching or further exploration in future lessons.
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This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and interactive, catering to diverse learning styles and helping Year 2 students understand and appreciate the uses of everyday materials.