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Year 1 · Key Stage 1

Science

Working scientifically across biology, chemistry, and physics.

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  1. Amazing PlantsChildren explore amazing plants by learning to name common plants and trees, identify the four main parts of a flowering plant, and notice similarities and differences between plants they see every day.
  2. Wonderful AnimalsChildren learn to name and sort animals into five groups — fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals — by spotting key features like scales, feathers, fur and fins.
  3. My Body and My SensesChildren learn the main external parts of the human body and discover how our five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch — help us explore the world around us.
  4. Everyday MaterialsChildren learn to name everyday materials like wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock, describe their properties using words like hard, soft, shiny and rough, and sort objects by material and property.
  5. Changing SeasonsChildren learn the four seasons — spring, summer, autumn and winter — exploring typical weather, day length and how plants and animals change throughout the year.