Year 2
With most of our lesson plans there are lots of potential learning outcomes so have a look and choose a few that are most pertinent to the area of learning or topic you want to teach. You can download the lessons and edit them to your needs. Please note these are written in Google Docs so if downloading in Word or as a PDF you may see some formatting errors. Google Docs is available for free to anyone with a Gmail account.
Although we have set these out in year groups have a look at the surrounding year groups as the lesson might suit the children you are teaching.
As ever, your feedback is much appreciated and have fun!
The Moti-Lab Team
What Time is it Mr Wolf?
This activity uses the wheel to tell the time; moving on from the activity in Y1 by describing position and place value, solving problems using addition and subtraction and measurement. The activity also enables working scientifically, identifying and classifying and asking questions when performing simple tests.
Slime Time
This activity investigates the properties of liquids with different viscosity (stickiness). Using “Gelli Baff” added to water in different amounts children can explore the effects on the flow of the liquid as it gets thicker; moving on from Y1 Scientific thinking is performed using simple questions which can be answered in different ways, using tests and recording observations to answer questions. A number of mathematical calculations can be performed including addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions and well as measurements and simple statistics when recording observations using simple charts.
Sink Or Swim
This activity investigates the density of liquids. Water balloons are filled with range of liquids and placed in the reservoir to see if they sink of float; moving on from Y1 a range of concrete mathematical inquiries are performed with addition and subtraction with volume, capacity and measurement using suitable equipment. The properties of everyday objects are classified, described and compared and scientific inquiry is performed by asking a range of simple questions, observing and recording categorical data using a range of charts.
Save The Water
This activity investigates water conservation, water is poured down the gutters and collected to see how much is lost; moving on from Y1 uses of a range of everyday materials are compared and described, along with the mathematical investigation of number and place value, addition and subtraction, fraction and measurements using simple tests of volume and capacity. Scientific inquiry is observed and demonstrated using simple questions and equipment and observations are recorded using simple graphical representations.
Muddy Water
This activity investigates filtration. Soil is mixed with water and poured down the gutters, everyday objects are placed in the gutters to see if they catch any of the dirt: moving on from Y1 activity, using multiple objects in the gutters and investigating the usefulness of each object by its physical properties.
Let It Roll
This activity investigates how different objects move down a ramp, a range of everyday materials are sent down the gutters to see how they move; performing simple tests and classifying and recording results by asking questions and solving practical problems: moving on from the activity in Y1 Measurement, position, direction and movement are studied and different shaped objects can be compared including their use and how changes in an object’s shape affects its movement. Results of the tests are recorded on the using appropriate charts.
Don’t Rock The Boat
This activity investigates what sinks and floats and which materials are good for making boats: moving on from the activity in Y2 the weight and size of different objects are measured and simple tests are performed to time how long they float and both predictions and observations are recorded in suitable charts. Next both cardboard and paper boats are made and their ability to float is predicted, tested and compared on still and wavy water.
Need For Speed
Moving on from the activity in Y1 Measurement, position, direction and movement are studied and angles are compared to their effect on how fast an object travels. Results of the tests are recorded on the using appropriate charts.
Sinking Ships
This activity investigates what the size and geometry of boats and how that affects the ability to hold weights. Making boats of different sizes they are tested to destruction!
Shape Up
Moving on from the activity in Y1 Measurement, position, direction and movement are studied and different shaped objects can be compared including their use and how changes in an object’s shape affects its movement. Results of the tests are recorded on the using appropriate charts.
Sail Away
This activity investigates what sinks and floats and what geometry of boats are best for stability. Different boats are made and tested for their seaworthiness!
Mixing It Up
During his activity this activity children explore how the primary colours: red, blue and yellow mix and form the secondary colours: green, orange, and purple.