Science

Science

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 belongs to by its features and will classify animals according 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 according to their own criteria.

Autumn 2

‘Every Day materials’

This terms topic ‘Everyday Materials’ will teach 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 be 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 activities are used in this unit including, discussions, labelling and matching activities, 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 teach your child all about spring and summer. Your child will learn about the 
changes that can be seen between spring and summer, as well as across 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 each 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. 

Home Learning
 Season Favourites
 In this task, ask your child to choose their favourite thing about each 
season then draw and label it. It could be the weather, an event or an 
occasion such as a birthday or other celebration