Science Curriculum - National Curriculum
Science Curriculum Offer
Science Vision and Leadership
Science whole school overview
Science School overview Y1 – Y6 | ||||||
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Y1 | Animals including humans Name common animals Carnivores etc. Adaptation | Seasonal Changes The four seasons Seasonal weather Length of day | Animals including humans Human body & senses Robots | Seasonal Changes The four seasons Seasonal weather
| Plants Common plants Basic plant structure Growth and Green Fingers | Everyday materials Physical properties of materials Grouping materials Changing shapes of solid objects The Great Outdoors Seasonal Changes |
Y2 | Everyday materials Identify different materials Name everyday materials Properties of materials The place where I live | Everyday materials Compare the use of diff. materials Compare movement on diff. surfaces The place where I live | All living things & their habitats Alive & dead, life processes, adaptation Micro habitats & food chains Where would you rather live? | Animals including humans Animal reproduction & growth Basic needs & Healthy living
| Plants Plant & seed growth Plant reproduction Keeping plants healthy |
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Y3 | Rocks Compare and group rocks Describe fossil formation Recognise soil composition Rock & Roll! | Forces Different forces magnets The Iron Man | Light Light reflection off surfaces shadows | Plants Basic structure & functions Plant life & growth | Plants Life cycle of plants Water transportation How Does Your Garden Grow? | Animals including humans Human skeleton & muscles Nutrition Exercise & health Healthy Humans |
Y4 | Electricity Uses of electricity Simple circuits & switches Conductors & insulators Sparks Might Fly! | States of Matter Compare & group materials Solids, liquids & gases Changing state The water cycle Water, Water Everywhere! | Animals including humans Teeth The digestive system Food chains The Art of Food |
| Sound How sounds are made Sound vibrations Pitch volume | All living things & their habitats Grouping living things Classification keys Adaptation of living things Hunted |
Y5 | All living things & their habitats Life cycles plants & animals Reproductive processes Famous naturalists Amazon Adventure
| Properties and changes of materials – Forces Gravity Friction & resistance Forces & motion of mechanical devices
| Earth and space Movement of the Earth & planets Movement of the moon S, E & M as spherical bodies Night & day Earthlings | Properties and changes of materials Compare properties of everyday materials Soluble/dissolving Reversible/irreversible changes Fair testing Food, Glorious Food | Animals including humans The changes as humans develop from birth to old age
| Animals including humans Working scientifically The importance of exercise |
Y6 | Evolution and inheritance Identical/non-identical offspring Fossil evidence & evolution Adaptation & evolution Survival!
| Light How light travels Reflection Splitting light Ray models of light | Animals including humans The circulatory system Effects of a healthy lifestyle Water transportation Famous scientists and their contributions to the world Heroes and Villains
| All living things & their habitats Classification of living things Reasons for classification
| Electricity Electrical components Simple circuits Fuses voltage | |