Help young learners discover how screws work with this engaging, hands-on Science workbook designed for Year 2 pupils.

Through clear explanations, labelled diagrams, practical investigations and varied activities, pupils explore how turning a screw can help objects move, lift or stay securely together.

The resource introduces screw threads, turning movements and everyday examples, while developing observation, prediction, measurement and scientific reasoning skills.

What’s Included?

25 printable A4 pages

Child-friendly explanations of screws as simple machines

Key scientific vocabulary and labelled diagrams

12 varied activities, including matching, labelling, reasoning and data interpretation

2 practical scientific investigations

STEM engineering design challenge

Fair-testing and measurement activities

10-mark end-of-topic assessment

Separate teacher answer key and guidance

Learning Objectives

By the end of the resource, pupils should be able to:

Identify screws in familiar objects.

Recognise the head, shaft, thread and point of a screw.

Explain how turning helps screws perform useful tasks.

Make predictions and record observations.

Compare results from simple investigations.

Design, test and improve a basic STEM model.

Why Choose This Resource?

This workbook combines scientific knowledge with practical application. Activities progress from recognising everyday screws to investigating how they work and solving simple engineering problems.

Suitable for classroom lessons, homeschooling, science clubs, independent practice, revision and enrichment activities.