KS1 Science Lesson Plan | Testing Stretchiness

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1. Recap and recall

Play the Pupil video: Song - Stretch it! Encourage the class to join in and perform the hand actions chosen in Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!

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Assessment – Science Y2: Uses of everyday materials Lesson 1: Objects and materials Lesson 2: Which material is suitable?Lesson 3: Stretch it, twist it, bend it, squash it!

Lesson 4: Testing stretchiness

Lesson 5: Testing strength Lesson 6: Eco-friendly materials

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 2 July 2026

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