Year 1 Science Scheme
Year 1 Science Scheme of Work
Our Year 1 science scheme of work, part of the Scintillating Science programme, provides practical, clearly sequenced Year 1 science lesson plans aligned with the KS1 science curriculum. Each unit supports pupils to build scientific vocabulary and develop early enquiry skills through observation, questioning, simple tests and recording.
These resources include planning, teaching slides, differentiated worksheets, knowledge organisers and assessment opportunities, making them ideal for teachers looking for a consistent, high-quality approach to science in Year 1.
View available units and curriculum coverage
Current Year 1 science units
- Block 1: Seasonal Changes
- Block 2: Everyday Materials
- Block 3: Common Animals
- Block 4: Common Plants
National Curriculum links
- Seasonal changes
- Everyday materials
- Animals, including humans
- Plants
- Working scientifically: observing, questioning, identifying and classifying, performing simple tests and recording
Year 1 science scheme of work: lesson plans, worksheets and teaching slides
Our Year 1 science scheme of work includes practical, engaging units designed to meet the KS1 science curriculum. As part of the Scintillating Science programme, the scheme supports pupils to build key scientific vocabulary and develop early enquiry skills through observation, classification, simple investigations and data recording.
Each unit provides everything teachers need for high-quality Year 1 science lessons, making it ideal for those searching for Year 1 science lesson plans, Year 1 science worksheets and a reliable KS1 science scheme with clear progression.
What’s included in the Year 1 Science Scheme?
- Step-by-step planning for every lesson
- Interactive teaching slides for whole-class input
- Differentiated Year 1 science worksheets
- Knowledge organisers to support scientific vocabulary
- Hands-on activities and investigations linked to each topic
- Assessment opportunities to track progress across each unit
Year 1 science units included
- Seasonal Changes – observing weather patterns, seasons and day length
- Everyday Materials – identifying materials and comparing simple properties
- Common Animals – animal groups, structure and diets
- Common Plants – plant parts, trees, seeds and growth
Working scientifically in Year 1
- Ask simple questions and use observations to suggest answers
- Observe closely using simple equipment
- Identify and classify materials, plants and animals
- Perform simple tests and record results
- Gather and record data using charts, tables and labelled drawings
Why choose our Year 1 science resources?
- Aligned with the KS1 science curriculum
- Clear progression across the year
- Includes planning, slides, worksheets and assessments
- Differentiated tasks for mixed ability teaching
- No year group labels on resources, making them suitable for mixed-age KS1
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