Science
The Year 1 science curriculum introduces young children to the natural world and scientific inquiry. Key topics include observing plants and animals, identifying everyday materials and their properties, exploring human senses, and tracking seasonal changes.
Autumn
By the end of this term Year 1 will know more about everday materials. You will also begin your year-long study of our seasons. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS1 Science.
Spring
By the end of this term Year 1 will know more animals, including humans. They will also continue your year-long study of our seasons. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS1 Science.
Summer
By the end of this term Year 1 will know more about light, the Sun and plants. You will also complete your year-long study of our seasons. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS1 Science.
Our Intent and Impact (I&I) sheets below list the questions we want children to be able to answer once they have completed their learning. They also highlight key vocabulary which children must learn.