Science: Key stage 1

Providing full curriculum coverage for Science while developing pupils' skills and knowledge across five key areas: Plants; Animals, including humans; Living things and their habitats; Materials and forces; and Earth and space.

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Long-term plan
Curriculum overview

Units

Following the units in the suggested order ensures a coherent progression of skills and knowledge in the KS1 Science scheme of work.

Year 1

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Forces and space: Seasonal changes
(6 lessons)
Reflecting on their experiences, the children learn about the four seasons and their associated weather, explore how seasonal…
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Materials: Everyday materials
(6 lessons)
Identifying and naming objects and the materials from which they are made, the children compare and group materials…
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Animals: Sensitive bodies
(6 lessons)
Identifying and naming body parts, the children conduct practical activities with the senses to spot patterns and answer…
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Animals: Comparing animals
(6 lessons)
Learning about animals, the children compare and group them by similarities and differences in characteristics, physical features and…
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Plants: Introduction to plants
(6 lessons)
Venturing outside, the children identify and name common wild and garden plants (including deciduous and evergreen trees), observe…
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Making connections: Investigating science through stories
(5 lessons)
Using picture books as inspiration, the children broaden their understanding of plants and animals by gathering and recording…
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Year 2

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Living things: Habitats
(6 lessons)
Considering the life processes shared by all living things, the children classify objects as alive, once alive or…
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Living things: Microhabitats
(6 lessons)
Building on their knowledge of habitats, the children explore how microhabitats meet the needs of minibeasts, learn about…
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Materials: Uses of everyday materials
(6 lessons)
Recognising the suitability of materials for specific purposes, the children explore how actions like stretching and bending affect…
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Animals, including humans: Life cycles and health
(6 lessons)
Studying the life cycles of various animals, the children learn what animals need to survive, observe changes over…
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Plants: Plant growth
(6 lessons)
Carrying out comparative tests, the children investigate the conditions for seed germination, measure stem height with rulers, record…
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Making connections: Plant-based materials
(5 lessons)
Identifying ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, the children use their knowledge of material properties to invent creative…
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List of resources required for all topics
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