Children in Key Stage 1 love to experiment and are naturally curious. They ask questions about what to do and why things happen; this should be encouraged. They love to explore the world around them..."Look ,I have found a snail!" Often they compare objects. "This is a big brick but this one is smaller!." They will play games such as 'I spy' or 'Spot the difference'. Encourage them to notice patterns and to carry out simple comparisons.
Here are some pages based on the requirements of the new curriculum from September 2016.
These pages cover the syllabus for Key Stage 1 science, arranged in the order they were taught pre-2014. They include teaching suggestions, outlines of the topics and activities. Most of the topics will still be taught in the current curriculum, although not necessarily in the same order.
Teach about how the body works.
How do our legs work?
It is fun to play the game about teeth.
Can children match the animals to their babies?
Try planting a bulb or sowing some seeds.
Try growing some cress to eat.
How many flowers can your child name?
How many of these flowers can you find?
Can your child sort objects by shape?
Is your child able to choose the correct material to keep you dry?
How many sources of light can your child name?
Has your child a trolley or pram that they can push and pull?
Listen together to all the sounds that you can hear around you.
Read the worksheet belowto discover about hearing.
Learn about the body and keeping it healthy.
It is sensible to use medicines carefully and safely.
Try and enjoy the Dinner Dash game!
We all love 'Flowering plants'.
Use the Worksheet on habitats to find where creatures live.
How many different plants can your child name?
Human variation describes differences between people.
Try changing shape by heating.
Find out where materials come from and what they are used for.