Science
The principal focus of science teaching in key stage 1 is to enable pupils to experience and observe phenomena, looking more closely at the natural and humanly-constructed world around them. They should be encouraged to be curious and ask questions about what they notice. They should be helped to develop their understanding of scientific ideas by using different types of scientific enquiry to answer their own questions, including observing changes over a period of time, noticing patterns, grouping and classifying things, carrying out simple comparative tests, and finding things out using secondary sources of information. They should begin to use simple scientific language to talk about what they have found out and communicate their ideas to a range of audiences in a variety of ways. Most of the learning about science should be done through the use of first-hand practical experiences, but there should also be some use of appropriate secondary sources, such as books, photographs and videos.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Opposite Describing Words Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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Bird Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three bird related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Jack's Garden - Science Experiment
A Jack and the Beanstalk themed Science activity.
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The Seasons - Posters
A set of beautifully illustrated posters that depict the seasons and the differences between them.
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Fascinating Facts About Animals Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article about animals.
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Thermochromic Slime – Hands-On Materials
Hands-on materials designed to help students make and experiment with thermochromic slime.
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Chemical Sciences: Clever Changes – Word Wall
Seventy-eight content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on Chemical Sciences.
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Physical Change Cards – Game
A sorting card game to help students consolidate their knowledge of physical changes in Chemical Science.
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Things That Stretch, Bend and Twist – Hands On Materials
A hands on sorting activity for materials that stretch, bend and twist.
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What's Bending – Worksheet
A worksheet designed for students to use their knowledge and understanding of objects and if they bend.
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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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Comparing Animals to Their Parents Template
A template to use when investigating animals, their offspring and how they grow and change.
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Silkworm 'Lift the Flap' Life Stages Template
An activity for students to use when learning about life stages.
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Life Cycle of a Chicken - Poster
A poster to display when learning about the life cycle of a chicken.
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Plant and Animal Sort – Task Cards
A set of task cards and picture cards for sorting plants and animals into groups.
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Inherited versus Learned Behaviours Poster
A poster explaining the difference between inherited and learned behaviours.
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The Tides Poster
A poster highlighting the tides on Earth and how they are effected by the Moon.
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Spring Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a spring scale.
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Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a balance scale.
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Bunsen Burner Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a Bunsen burner.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations - Vocabulary Task
A worksheet for introducing key vocabulary associated with plant and animal adaptations.
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Triple Beam Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a triple beam balance scale.
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Lab Equipment Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing standard lab equipment.
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Refracting Telescope Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a refracting telescope.
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All About Clouds PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint teaching resource about clouds.
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Clouds Word Wall Vocabulary
Twenty-two clouds related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations – Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of vocabulary words relating to adaptation and evolution.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations - Structural Adaptation Posters
A set of 8 posters highlighting some physical adaptations of plants and animals.
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Living and Non-Living Things - Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of vocabulary words relating to living and non-living things.
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5 Fascinating Facts About Sound – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article from the Year 1 magazine (Issue 3).
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Marine Life Word Wall Vocabulary
45 marine life word wall vocabulary cards.