Science·Matter & Materials·procedural
Changing Shapes of Solids
Investigate how the shapes of solid objects can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is exploring how materials behave — investigating how solid objects can be changed by bending, twisting, or stretching, and learning why different materials are chosen for different jobs.
Evidence of understanding
- Demonstrate four ways to change the shape of a solid: squashing, bending, twisting, stretching
- Compare how different materials respond to these forces (e.g. clay squashes easily, wood does not)
- Explain that the material itself stays the same even when the shape changes
Assessment prompt
Can Changing Shapes of Solids show you how to change the shape of clay by squashing it, twist a pipe cleaner, and explain that some materials bend while others snap?
Standards alignment
Y2.Sci.UEM.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Changing shapes of solid objects
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1