Steeton Primary School

Science KS1

Working Scientifically

Across all year groups scientific knowledge and skills should be learned by working scientifically.

Biology

Plants

• Identify, classify and describe their basic structure.
• Observe and describe growth and conditions for growth.

Habitats

• Look at the suitability of environments and at food chains.

Animals and humans

• Identify, classify and observe.
• Look at growth, basic needs, exercise, food and hygiene.

All living things*

• Investigate differences.

Chemistry

Materials

• Identify, name, describe, classify, compare properties and changes.
• Look at the practical uses of everyday materials.

Physics

Light*

• Look at sources and reflections.

Sound*

• Look at sources.

Electricity*

• Look at appliances and circuits.

Forces

• Describe basic movements.

Earth and space

• Observe seasonal changes.

* Items marked * are not statutory.

In this section

• EYFS
• KS1
• Lower KS2
• Upper KS2