Science

Our focus for this half term will be 'Everyday Materials' and our enquiry question will be 'Why do we use different materials for different things?'

Lesson 1: What are materials? (identifying and classifying)

Lesson 2: How are materials different? (to observe closely using simple equipment)

Lesson 3: What are objects made from? (To perform simple tests/To use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions/Gather and record data)

Lesson 4: How can we sort materials? (To ask simple questions / identify & classify)

Lesson 5: Which material would be best for an umbrella? (To perform simple tests/To use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions/Gather and record data)

In science this year we will be working scientifically. Year 1 will:

• ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways

• observe closely, using simple equipment

• perform simple tests

• identify and classify

• use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

• gather and record data to help in answering questions.

We would like all children to:

• Be curious about the world around us.

• Have the ability to think independently and raise questions through working scientifically and the knowledge and skills that it brings. 

• Have confidence and competence in the full range of practical skills, taking the initiative in, for example, planning and carrying out scientific investigations using equipment effectively. 

• Have excellent scientific knowledge and understanding which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations, solving real and challenging problems and reporting scientific findings.

• Have high levels of originality, imagination or innovation in the application of skills.

• Have the ability to undertake practical work in a variety of contexts, including fieldwork.

• Have a passion for science and its application in past, present and future technologies.