Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Material detectives
Understanding the difference between objects and the materials they are made from. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Ask the children to name the materials they learnt about in Lesson 1: Naming materials (wood, plastic, glass, metal, rock, water and fabric).
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 24 July 2026
