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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Endangered Animals Classification Poster
A poster explaining each of the classifications for endangered or extinct animals.
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The Water Cycle - Sort Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the water cycle.
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Animal Body Coverings Sort
A worksheet for students to sort animals based on their body covering.
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Comparing a Lion Cub with an Adult Lion Template
A worksheet for students to brainstorm the similarities and differences between a lion cub and an adult lion.
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Plants in Action Word Wall Vocabulary
30 plant lifecycle related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Garden Design Project
Your students' task is to develop their own plan for a garden.
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Predict and Prove – Template
A template to help introduce making a hypothesis before starting an investigation.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Fake Plastic Trees PowerPoint - A Demonstration Comparing Properties of Natural and Processed Materials
A teaching presentation comparing natural and processed materials and how humans make scientific comparisons.
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Clouds - KWL Chart
A KWL chart to use when learning about clouds.
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Weather Words Worksheet
A set of worksheets to use when teaching weather vocabulary to your students.
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Seasons Word Wall Vocabulary
31 Season vocabulary cards for use on a word wall.
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Parts of a Plant Poster
A poster highlighting the different parts of a plant.
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Material World Word Wall
Word wall cards containing vocabulary related to man-made materials.
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Comparing a Chick with a Hen Template
A worksheet for students to brainstorm the similarities and differences between a chick and a hen.
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My Life Stages 'Lift the Flap' Template
A template to use when learning about human life stages.
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Female, Male and Baby Animals Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to identify the names of female animals, male animals and their babies.
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Marine Animal Profile Worksheets
A set of four marine animal profile worksheets.
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Butterfly Life Cycle - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Identify the different phases of an insect’s life cycle through interactive slides or as a cut and paste butterfly life cycle worksheet.
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Bird Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three bird related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Daily Weather Report – Interactive PowerPoint
This interactive weather activity will help you encourage pupils to become junior weather reporters!
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Jack's Garden - Science Experiment
A Jack and the Beanstalk themed Science activity.
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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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The Seasons - Posters
A set of beautifully illustrated posters that depict the seasons and the differences between them.
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Inherited versus Learned Behaviours Poster
A poster explaining the difference between inherited and learned behaviours.
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National Tree Day – Word Hunt
A National Tree Day word search to use in the classroom.
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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.