Science
Year 5 science builds foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics. It has a focus on practical experiments, fair testing, and developing observational skills to explain the natural and physical world. Importantly, Year 5 also begin to learn about the biological changes in their own bodies.
Autumn
By the end of this term Year 5 will know more about Earth, space and the moon. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS2 Science. Liverpool World Museum has a wonderful Planetarium. Book tickets online, or arrive early, to ensure your choice of viewing.
Spring
By the end of this term Year 5 will know more about forces, and light. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS2 Science.
Summer
By the end of this term Year 5 will know more about living things and their habitats, and animals, including humans. To prepare for your learning or to expand your knowledge, visit BBC Bitesize and follow the links for KS2 Science. Liverpool World Museum has a fabulous zoology collection which you can visit free!
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.