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Key Stage 1· Years 1–2

KS1 Science

Plants, animals, materials and seasons — science starts with noticing.

Start with “Parts of a plant”

You will learn to…

  • Name the parts of a flowering plant and say what each part does
  • Group animals as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
  • Describe everyday materials as hard, soft, stretchy or waterproof
  • Notice how the weather and day length change with the seasons
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Plants

What plants are made of and what they need to grow.

  1. Parts of a plantRoots, stem, leaves and flower — and the job each part does.15 min · Y1
  2. What plants need to growComing soonTest what happens without water or light.
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Animals including humans

Grouping animals and caring for our bodies.

  1. Animal groupsComing soonFish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
  2. Our five sensesComing soonSight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.