Throughout the Year - The Seasons
During Year 1 we are working scientifically by:
- Describing changes in four seasons
- Describing the weather associated with different seasons
- Comparing how length of day varies within the different seasons
- Comparing different seasons
Autumn 1 - Materials
During Autumn 1 we are working scientifically by:
- Identifying and naming a variety of materials including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock
- Describing materials by saying what they look and feel like
- Describing the physical properties of materials
- Comparing and grouping materials based on properties
- Beginning to give reasons for why or why not a material may be suitable for a particular purpose
Autumn 2 - Materials
During Autumn 2 we are working scientifically by:
- Describing materials by saying what they look and feel like
- Describing the physical properties of materials
- Using materials depending on their physical properties
- Comparing and grouping materials based on their properties
- Giving reasons for why or why not a material may be suitable for a particular purpose
Spring 1 - Plants
During Spring 2 we are working scientifically by:
- Exploring and investigating indoor plants
- Exploring and investigating outdoor plants
- Naming some plants and investigating how they grow
- Naming and describing the parts of a plant
- Planting our own seeds and investigating what a seed needs to grow and to stay alive
Spring 2 - Plants
During Spring 2 we are working scientifically by:
- Naming some plants and investigating how they grow
- Naming and describing the parts of a tree
- Classifying plants as deciduous or evergreen
- Naming and describing the parts of a plant
Summer 1 - Animals Including Humans
During Summer 1 we are working scientifically by:
- Naming parts of the human body
- Identifying parts of the human body
- Knowing what the five senses are
- Performing simple tests to investigate the senses
- Knowing we hear sounds from our ears
- Grouping things using our senses
Summer 2 - Animals Including Humans
During Summer 2 we are working scientifically by:
- Naming and identifying parts of an animal
- Identifying and naming different animals
- Understanding herbivores, omnivores and carnivores
- Observing animal habitats outside
- Understanding animals have different features which make some suitable for being a pet