Year 2 Uses of Everyday Materials Worksheet - Intermediate

Year 2 Uses of Everyday Materials worksheet for Year 2 (Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7)). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

Science•Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7)•Materialsintermediate

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Materials at Work: Choose, Bend and Change

Year 2 Science • Ages 6–7 • Intermediate

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Instructions: Explore how everyday materials are used and how they can change when we squash, bend, twist or stretch them. Read each situation carefully and write your answers in the boxes. Think about the material’s properties and explain your choices where asked.

Choose the Best Material

Choose the material that best suits each job. Use each clue about the object’s use to help you decide. Write one material in each box.

Word bank: wood, plastic, glass, metal, fabric, rubber

1. A clear window needs to let light through.

2. A raincoat needs to keep the wearer dry.

3. A saucepan needs to be strong and withstand heat.

4. A soft jumper needs to feel comfortable and keep someone warm.

5. A chair needs a strong, firm seat.

Match the Object to Its Material

Draw a line from each object to the material it is mainly made from. Each material is used once. Think about why that material is suitable for the object.

Draw a line to match each one

Window pane

fabric

Spoon

plastic

Woolly scarf

metal

Water bottle

glass

What Change Can You Make?

Choose the action that describes how the material could be changed by hand. Circle one answer for each item. Some materials may change more easily than others.

1. Pressing a sponge with your hand:

2. Turning a soft cloth around and around:

3. Pulling an elastic band gently so it gets longer:

4. Curving a thin strip of card:

5. Pressing modelling clay into a flatter shape:

Describe the Material Change

Read each example and write the action that changed the material. Use one of these words: squashing, bending, twisting or stretching. Choose the best word for what happened.

Word bank: squashing, bending, twisting, stretching

1. A sponge is pressed until it is flatter.

2. A pipe cleaner is curved into a loop.

3. A rubber band is pulled so it becomes longer.

4. A wet cloth is turned in opposite directions to squeeze out water.

Material Detectives

Use the material and its property to decide whether each choice is suitable for the job. Write yes or no, then give a short reason using a property such as hard, soft, waterproof, transparent or absorbent.

1. A glass sheet is used for a window because it is transparent.

2. A paper towel is used to soak up a spill because it is absorbent.

3. A wool blanket is used as a waterproof cover for a bike.

4. A metal key is used to unlock a door because it is strong and rigid.

Answer Key

Activity 1: glass ; plastic ; metal ; fabric ; wood

Activity 2: Window pane—glass ; Spoon—metal ; Woolly scarf—fabric ; Water bottle—plastic

Activity 3: squashing ; twisting ; stretching ; bending ; squashing

Activity 4: squashing ; bending ; stretching ; twisting

Activity 5: Yes—glass is transparent, so light can pass through ; Yes—paper towel is absorbent and soaks up liquid ; No—wool is not waterproof ; Yes—metal is strong and rigid