Science Scheme | Year 1 | Block 2: Everyday Materials | Lesson 2: Where Do Materials Come From?

Science Scheme | Year 1 | Everyday Materials | Lesson 2: Where Do Materials Come From?

Help pupils build an early understanding of raw materials and their uses in this Year 1 science lesson on everyday materials. This is the second lesson in Block 2 of our Primary Science scheme of work, fully aligned with the national curriculum and informed by the Ofsted science subject report.

Pupils explore where materials come from – such as trees, rocks, sand and crude oil – and link these raw materials to the everyday objects they’re used to create. This hands-on lesson develops both vocabulary and disciplinary knowledge, helping children ask questions and make real-world connections.

Includes:

• Lesson plan with vocabulary, misconceptions, and assessment pointers
• Teacher slides with notes and engaging discussion points
• Differentiated worksheets for sorting and explaining materials
• Activity cards and guidance to support investigation and talk

This lesson supports progression from Year 1 Block 1: Seasonal Changes and prepares pupils for deeper learning in materials science throughout KS1.

Explore more from our primary science scheme of work or browse all Year 1 Everyday Materials resources.