Science Stories
Year 1 - Science - Summer 2
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Core Learning
Core Learning
Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets).
identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock.
describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials.
observe changes across the four seasons.
observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
Working Scientifically
Working Scientifically
Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways.
Identifying and classifying
Observing closely using simple equipment
Use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Perform simple tests
Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
amphibian
bird
carnivore
compare
diet
difference
fish
group
herbivore
mammal
material
object
omnivore
pattern
reptile
season
similarity
trunk
waterproof
weather
What came before?
What came before?
Investigating Science Through Stories units consolidate the learning of the current and previous years.
What comes after?
What comes after?
In Year 2, pupils will consolidate their learning on the differences between living and non-living, the needs of plants for healthy grown and everyday materials.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
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