Key Stage 1 – Science

Key Stage 1 – Science

The Key Stage 1 Science Curriculum focuses on fostering curiosity and foundational scientific understanding in young learners. Pupils develop skills in working scientifically by asking questions, observing, and conducting simple tests. They explore topics in biology, including plants, animals, and the human body, as well as everyday materials in chemistry and seasonal changes in physics. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, encouraging pupils to observe the natural world and build essential inquiry and critical thinking skills. Through engaging activities, students gain a solid foundation for future scientific learning.

Prerequisites

  • Age: 5-7 years old

What is included

  • 40 live lessons
  • 6-10 students in a class
  • End of topic assessment
  • Personalised feedback
  • Homework and recommended exercise

Course details

1 . Seasonal Changes

  • Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies across the year.

 2. Plants

  • Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees.
  • Describe the basic structure of common flowering plants, including trees.
  • Observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants.
  • Understand what plants need to grow and stay healthy (e.g., water, light, and suitable temperature).

3. Animals, including Humans

  • Identify and name a variety of animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
  • Recognize carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.
  • Describe and compare the structure of different animals.
  • Identify, name, draw, and label the basic parts of the human body and understand which senses are linked to each body part.
  • Understand the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (e.g., water, food, air).
  • Learn about the importance of exercise, a balanced diet, and hygiene.
  • Describe the life cycles of some animals, including reproduction.

4. Living Things and Their Habitats

  • Explore the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive.
  • Identify and name plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
  • Understand simple food chains and identify sources of food.

5. Everyday Materials

  • Distinguish between objects and the materials they are made from.
  • Identify and name a variety of materials (e.g., wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, rock).
  • Describe the physical properties of materials (e.g., hard, soft, flexible, waterproof).
  • Compare the suitability of materials for different purposes.
  • Understand how some materials can be changed by bending, twisting, stretching, or heating.

 

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