Bend, Twist, Stretch or Crush? Changing Materials Scavenger Hunt

Give your Year 2 students an exciting, hands‑on way to explore how materials can be altered with this Changing Materials Scavenger Hunt pack. These printable activity sheets invite students to search their school and home for everyday objects that can be bent, twisted, stretched, or crushed, helping them see physical changes in action.

With its simple format and plenty of space for drawing or writing, each Changing Materials Scavenger Hunt turns everyday items into a learning opportunity.

Explore Objects at School and At Home

This download includes two versions of the scavenger hunt so students can explore materials in different environments:

• School Scavenger Hunt – Students search the classroom, playground, or schoolyard for objects they can bend, twist, stretch, or crush.

• Home Scavenger Hunt – A take‑home version that encourages students to explore materials in their home environment.

Students will:

• observe objects closely
• test how they respond to bending, twisting, stretching, or crushing
• draw or write what they discovered

Download This Changing Materials Activity Today

This Changing Materials Activity pack includes:

• 2 scavenger hunt templates (school and home)
• clear, student‑friendly instructions
• Potential answer keys for easy discussion

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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