KS1 National Curriculum for Science
Working Scientifically
During years 1 and 2, pupils should be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:
gathering and recording data to help in answering questions.
Year 1 Program of Study
Plants
Pupils should be taught to:
identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.
Animals including humans
Pupils should be taught to:
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Everyday Materials:
Pupils should be taught to:
compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties.
Seasonal Changes:
Pupils should be taught to:
observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
Year 2 Program of Study
Living things and their habitats:
Pupils should be taught to:
describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.
Plants:
Pupils should be taught to:
find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
Animals including humans:
Pupils should be taught to:
describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.
Uses of Everyday Materials:
Pupils should be taught to:
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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