Squashing And Stretching Materials — Interactive Lesson (Year 2)

Help Year 2 students investigate how materials can be squashed and stretched and explore the forces involved. Aligned to the Year 2 National Curriculum for science, this resource explores how the shape of solid objects can be changed by squashing and stretching.

Exploring squashing and stretching with Our Year 2 Science Interactive Lesson & Properties Activities

The National Curriculum for Year 2 Science requires students to build secure understanding of squashing and stretching through observation, investigation and enquiry. This resource provides engaging, classroom-ready activities that support every learner.

What’s Inside This Squashing and Stretching Materials Resource

• Interactive lesson slides introducing squashing and stretching
• Material investigation and prediction activities
• Sorting materials by their squashing/stretching properties
• True/false comprehension questions
• Printable investigation worksheet and quiz slides

Key Benefits of Learning About Squashing And Stretching Materials for Students

• Develops understanding of how forces change material shape
• Builds vocabulary for material properties and changes
• Encourages hands-on investigation and prediction
• Introduces forces in a concrete, accessible way

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 2 uses of everyday materials objectives
• Works alongside practical material investigation activities
• Pairs with bending and twisting materials resources
• Engaging and interactive for young learners

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Designed for ages 6–7 (UK Year 2). Aligned to the UK National Curriculum for Science; adaptable to US state standards.