Science

At Yeading Infants we have embedded Science Curriculum

Statutory Requirements

During years 1 and 2, pupils will be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:

Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Observing closely, using simple equipment
Performing simple tests
Identifying and classifying
Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

The topics covered are:

PLANTS

Pupils should be taught to:

Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees
Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees

ANIMALS, INCLUDING HUMANS

Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets)
Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense
The Geckos
The Panther Chameleon
The Water Dragon

EVERYDAY MATERIALS

Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties

SEASONAL CHANGES

Observe changes across the four seasons
Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies