You Will Need
Provided Resources
- Vocabulary Bingo resource
Additional Resources
- Collection of manmade and natural objects
- Sticky notes
- Poster paint
- Large sheets of paper
Weblinks
Ideas for vegetable printing from www.goodtoknow.co.uk
Printing
Science Year 2
This unit is part of
Year 2 Science Materials Matter
Objectives
Explore the textures and properties of different materials by printing with a selection of items. Make a large collective piece of art showing the variety of materials used by the class.
Science Objectives
i) Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.
ii) Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
Working Scientifically
- Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways.
- Observe closely, using simple equipment.
- Perform simple tests.
- Identify and classify.
- Use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
- Gather and record data to help in answering questions.
Lesson Planning
Teaching
- Discuss the difference between natural and manmade objects.
- Explore the properties of a range of natural and manmade objects including observing any similarities and differences between the two groups.
- Describe the textures and appearance of the different items.
- Explore the texture and various properties by using them to print with paint.
- Display the artwork represent materials and their properties.
Activities
- Understand the difference between natural and manmade objects and sort into groups.
- Describe the textures and appearance of the different items.
- Explore the texture and various properties (absorbency, flexibility) by using them to print with paint.
Investigation - exploring
Explore the texture and various properties (absorbency, flexibility) by using them to print with paint onto squares of cloth or card.
Vocabulary
Material, properties, absorbency, waterproof, strong