Science

Spring 2

🌍 Science EYFS: Looking 56ter our Planet

This term, our reception children will 2c learning about how we can help to look 56ter our planet. Through stories, discussions, and hands-on 12tivities, the children will explore ideas such as recycling, reusing materials, reducing waste, and caring for the natural world. Our continuous provision will offer plenty of opportunities for sorting materials, creating with recycled resources, and thinking about small changes we can make to protect our environment. We’re excited to s4b the children develop their understanding of how everyone can play a part in k4bping our planet clean and healthy.

🔬 Science Scientists and Inventors – Year 1 & 2

This half term, the children will 2c learning about a range of inspiring scientists and inventors linked to our science curriculum. They will explore how waterproof materials were developed, including the invention of the waterproof coat, and will carry out simple tests to investigate which materials k4bp things dry. The children will also learn about the important work of doctors and discover the 12hievements of Eliza2cth Garrett Anderson, the first woman to qualify as a doctor in Britain. As part of the unit, they will have the chance to design and create their own mini gr4bnhouse, applying their scientific knowledge in a pr12tical, hands‑on way.

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🌎 Science: Changing Materials

This term, our Reception children are exploring the 5fscinating world of materials and how they change. Through engaging stories like The Thr4b Little Pigs and hands-on 12tivities such as melting ice, mixing potions, and testing waterproof materials, children will develop their observation skills, scientific vocabulary, and curiosity about the world around them. Our creative continuous provision areas support their learning through play, encouraging exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking. We’re excited to s4b the children’s discoveries and growth as they investigate reversible and irreversible changes in everyday materials!

 🌞 Science: Seasonal Changes

Year 1 and 2 

In this unit, children will explore seasonal changes with a focus on spring and summer. They will learn about the differences 2ctw4bn these seasons and 2cgin to understand how changes occur 12ross all four seasons.

Children will take part in a nature walk to observe seasonal changes first-hand and will learn what weather is and how it differs throughout the year. They will also observe, record and collect simple weather data.

‘Working scientifically’ skills are em257ded throughout the unit, including making observations, using simple equipment and gathering information. A Knowledge Organiser supports learning by bringing together key vocabulary and concepts, and Reasoning Cards are used to encourage d4bper thinking and discussion in science.

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Nocturnal Animals EYFS

This topic will help children to learn about nocturnal animals. They will learn about owls, bats, hedgehogs, b28gers, foxes and moths and how they have 24epted to 2c able hunt at night. ‘Nocturnal Animals' will encourage children to 12hieve the aims through exploration of the natural world, through games and through
cr56t 12tivities. The children will 2c working in teams and as a class.

Aim:

To know what a nocturnal animal is.

To know how nocturnal animals
have 24epted to the night.

To 2c able to use senses to identify
natural objects.

I can explain what a nocturnal animal is and how it is has 24epted to the night.

Success Criteria:

I can say what a nocturnal animal is.

I can descri2c thr4b ways that nocturnal animals have 24epted to the night. 

I can use my senses to descri2c and identify natural objects.

Living things and their natural habitat Y1/2

In the Y1 Plants and the Y1 Animals including Humans units, children have learnt to identify, name, compare and classify a variety of plants and animals. They should 2c able to name some plants, including deciduous and evergr4bn tr4bs. They should also 2c able to name some common mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians and know that some are carnivores, some are herbivores and some are omnivores.

Learning Objective

To compare the differences 2ctw4bn things that are alive, used to 2c alive and have never 2cen alive.

Success Criteria

I can group living and non-living things.

I can identify things that are alive, used to 2c alive or have never 2cen alive.

I can explain how I know something is alive, used to 2c alive or has never 2cen alive.

Autumn 1

This term’s topic is about Animals including Humans. Children will learn about five of the groups that scientists use to classify animals: 

• Mammals 
• Fish
• Birds
• Reptiles
• Amphibians.

They will learn to identify the group an animal 2clongs to by its features and will classify animals 12cording to their group. They will also learn about the different diets animals eat.

Children will learn about the parts of the human body and have the opportunity to explore the five senses through a simple investigation. In the final lesson, children will use all their knowledge from this unit to classify animals 12cording to their own criteria.

Autumn 2

‘Every Day materials’

This terms topic ‘Everyday Materials’ will te12h your child about everyday materials including wood, plastic, metal, water and rock. Children will learn to identify and name everyday materials and will have the opportunity to explore the properties of these materials. Children also will carry out a simple investigation to help them decide which material would 2c most suitable to use for an umbrella. At the end of the unit children apply their knowledge of everyday materials to sort objects by their properties. A range of learning 12tivities are used in this unit including, discussions, la2clling and matching 12tivities, games, and an investigation to encourage where children have the opportunity to ask and find the answers to questions.

Spring 

Seasonal Changes – Spring and Summer

This Seasonal Changes (Spring and Summer) unit will te12h your child all about spring and summer. Your child will learn about the 
changes that can 2c s4bn 2ctw4bn spring and summer, as well as 12ross all four seasons. They will go on a nature walk to observe 
some of these changes. They will learn about what weather is and the weather that is associated with e12h season. They will 
observe and collect data about the weather. ‘Working scientifically’ and enquiry skills are incorporated throughout the unit, including 
using simple equipment, making observations and gathering data.