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1) Science Skills and Safety
Understanding scientific methods and working in the laboratory. |
· identify and use basic laboratory equipment
· draw scientific diagrams of apparatus
· follow instructions for an experiment
· explain safety rules in the laboratory
· follow safety techniques when using equipment
· measure temperature and volume
· make observations using the five senses
· make inferences based on observations
· describe the scientific method
· record a science experiment using standard headings
· collect, represent and interpret data in tables and graphs
· use scientific language |
2) Pushes and Pulls
Understanding of what forces are and what they can do. |
· describe what forces are and what they can do
· measure force using a spring balance
· carry out experiments with friction, gravity and density
· calculate the density of an object
· explain the difference between mass and weight
· explain things in terms of the pull of gravity
· say what friction is and explain how it can be helpful or a nuisance |
3) Survival in the Environment
Understanding of how physical and behavioural adaptations help animals survive. |
· list characteristics that help an organism survive
· define the terms habitat and adaptation
· distinguish between an animals living and physical environment
· list the physical conditions that affect aquatic animals
· classify adaptations as structural or behavioural
· make inferences from observations
· research, carry out and write up a study of a particular environment |
4) Solids, Liquids & Gases
Understanding of the differences between solids, liquids and gases. |
· describe the three states of matter
· recall the boiling point of water and the melting point of ice
· measure the temperature of melting ice
· draw simple graphs
· measure mass using a balance
· calculate the density of materials
· use a particle model |
5) Responding
Understanding of how our bodies senses help us respond to our environment. |
· describe the various senses in our body
· define the terms stimulus and response and how they relate
· describe how nerves carry messages
· explain how muscles move arms and legs
· Investigate the senses
· investigate how fast our muscles react |
6) Energy
Understanding of the different types of energy and energy changes. |
· describe what energy is and where it comes from
· identify and describe the various forms of energy
· understand how sound is caused
· explain the difference between stored energy and energy in action
· explain everyday happenings in terms of energy changes
· understand that fossil fuels are a non- renewable resource
· conduct an experiment involving energy changes
· use different forms of energy to make an object move |
7) How Life Begins
Understanding of how new life is created in humans. |
· describe the differences between animal and plant cells
· describe the sex cell of humans
· describe the human reproductive organs
· understand the changes that take place in boy's and girl's bodies during puberty
· observe the development of a baby during pregnancy |
| 8) Solving Problems in Science |
. describe the scientific method
· write up reports of experiments
· write a hypothesis
· design an experiment using the scientific method
· test a hypothesis by doing an experiment |
9) Acids and Bases
Understanding what are acids and bases. |
· describe the properties of acids and bases
· understand pH and its practical uses
· define neutralisation
· use and make indicators
· use pH paper to check acidity
· use acids and bases safely
· apply knowledge of acids and bases to everyday situations
· be aware of the formation and effect of acid rain |
10) Interdisciplinary "Space" Studying the Universe
Understanding our solar system and space exploration. |
· know the order of the planets
· describe key features of each planet
· distinguish between comets, asteroids and meteors
· describe spiral, elliptical and irregular galaxies
· explain the significance of star colour
· identify major constellations
· be aware of the impact of space exploration
· make a scale model of the planets
· design and make a space mobile or building from recycled materials
· plot positions of stars |
11) Materials from the Earth
Understanding natural resources, where they are found and what they are used for. |
· name useful substances made from natural materials eg glass and concrete
· understand what natural resources are
· find out whether or not natural resources are renewable
· present information on renewable resources
· understand how fossil fuels, uranium and water are used to provide energy
· understand how minerals and rocks are mined and how they are used
· map the locations of various mineral resources around the world |
12) Science & Technology
Understanding of how technology has been used to solve problems. |
· explain the difference between science and technology
· find out about some inventors and inventions
· be aware of the impact of inventions
· design a test to solve an everyday problem
· carry out a science fair experiment
· research to find relevant information |
13) Keeping Healthy:
Understanding the digestive and circulatory systems. |
. explain what the parts of the digestive system doduring digestion
· use a model to explain how food passes from the small intestine to the bloodstream
· describe the importance of fibre in the diet
· describe how the blood carries food and oxygen to the body cells
· understand the effect of exercise on pulse and breathing rates
· investigate the structure and care of teeth
· describe the structure of the heart and how to take care of it |
14) Batteries and Bulbs:
Understanding of batteries' concept and circuits. |
· make simple circuits
· draw circuit diagrams
· know the difference between series and parallel circuits
· describe the properties of conductors and insulators
· understand about resistance and short circuits
· explain how electrical safety devices work (fuses and earths)
· understand the rules for using electricity safely
· know the components of electrical plug |
15) Atoms and Molecules
Understanding of atoms, molecules, elements and compounds. |
· describe the particle theory to explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases
· explain that matter is made of atoms and molecules
· know the names of some common molecules
· understand the basic structure of the atom
· describe what elements and compounds are
· explain the difference between elements and compounds in terms of atoms and molecules
· know the first twenty elements and their symbol from the periodic table
· know about some of the people who discovered different elements
· know the formula of some common compounds
· write a simple word equation |
16) Cycles in Nature
Understanding of food chains and webs. |
· use food chains to show the link between animals and plants
· describe how bacteria and fungi recycle substances
· know the difference between scavengers and decomposers
· construct food webs |
17) What are Things made of
Understanding of the concept of the periodic table and the elements covered in Year 2 Atoms and Molecules |
. reviw particle theory, atoms, molecules, elements and compounds
. understand basic patterns of the periodic table
. learn the first 20 elements by symbol and name
· learn to write simple equations
· know the basic structure of the atom protons, neutrons, electrons
· look at where metals and other important materials come from and what they are used for
· know about alloys |
18) Disease
Understanding of how infectious disease is caused and transmitted |
· describe the microorganisms that cause disease
· know which organisms cause common diseases
· understand how our body fights disease
· understand the history of disease and vaccination
· understand about how antibiotics are used to fight disease |
19) Global Consumer Science
Understanding of scientific testing of consumer products and the impact of consumer products on our health and environment. |
· use the steps of scientific testing
· understand the difference between objective and subjective testing
· calculate the waste from packaging
· understand how long different substances take to break down
· research recycling
· know about the argument surrounding genetically modified foods
· understand the impact of consumer products on our environment |
20) Science and the Road
Understanding of Newtons First Law (Inertia), Friction, Reaction Time, Acceleration, Car safety. |
· understand the main reasons for car accidents
· know about car safety features
· be aware of road safety
· calculate speed and acceleration
· measure reaction time
· list the factors affecting stopping time |
21) Interdisciplinary "The Body" Life Goes On :
Understanding of human reproduction and inheritance. |
· describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system
· recognise variation in human characteristics
· describe the role of genes and chromosomes in human inheritance
· use family trees to determine the features of mfamily embers
· be able to calculate the chances of children being born male or female using a model
· use of grids to predict variation in offspring characteristics
· describe genetic engineering and social implications |
22) Light and Colour:
Understanding of how light and colour are produced. |
· explain why things are coloured
· list the colours of the spectrum
· describe how long and short sightedness can be corrected with lenses
· find out how we see colours and why colour blindness occurs
· observe how light travels in straight lines
· investigate how different colours are made
· predict the colour produced when filters are used
· investigate how lenses bend light to form images
· observe how images from when light reflects from mirrors |
23) Forensic Science:
Understanding of how science is used in crime detection. |
· describe the job of a forensic scientist
· understand how scientists collect and interpret the ;physical evidence from a crime
· investigate hypothetical crimes
· examine fingerprints
· use chromatography to examine ink samples
· use indicators to detect the presence of certain substances
· examine evidence using a microscope
· understand about ballistic and genetic evidence
· understand about the use of atomic absorption spectrophotometers to examine traces of chemicals
· construct evidence tables and detect patterns
· write hypothetical forensic reports |
24) Mathematics Ability :
Understanding of mathematics |
· Fractions
· Statistics
· Simple Trigomometry
· Simple Geometry
· Logarithms
· Arithmetic and Geometric Arrays
· Quadratics Equation
· Powers and square roots |
