Year 2
Year 2 – Building Strong Houses Through Science 🐷🏠💨
In Year 2, the children’s scientific learning was inspired by the traditional tale The Three Little Pigs, which prompted lots of curiosity about materials, forces and weather. The story provided a meaningful context for the children to investigate what makes a house strong and fit for purpose.
The children tested the strength of different materials, exploring which were the most suitable for building sturdy houses. They investigated wind and forces, thinking carefully about how the wolf’s huffing and puffing might affect different structures and how buildings can be designed to withstand strong winds.
As part of their learning, the children also tested waterproof materials to decide which would make the best roof for the pigs’ house. They planned investigations, made predictions, carried out fair tests and carefully observed the results, using their findings to explain their choices.
Through practical investigations, discussion and teamwork, the children developed key scientific skills such as observing, testing, recording results and explaining their ideas. Using a familiar story helped the children see how science can be used to solve real‑world problems and brought the theme of curiosity to life.
