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Year 3 Science Scheme

Year 3 Science Scheme of Work

Our Year 3 science scheme of work provides structured, practical lesson planning aligned with the KS2 science curriculum. It supports pupils as they move into Key Stage 2, building scientific knowledge and developing enquiry skills through observation, testing and recording.

Part of our KS2 science scheme, these units are carefully sequenced to help pupils explore key topics such as rocks, forces and magnets while developing confidence in scientific vocabulary and investigation.

Each unit includes lesson planning, teaching slides, differentiated worksheets, knowledge organisers and assessment materials, giving teachers a clear and consistent approach to teaching science in Year 3.

View available units and curriculum coverage

Year 3 science units

Curriculum coverage

  • Compare and group rocks based on properties
  • Describe how fossils are formed
  • Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter
  • Compare how objects move on different surfaces
  • Understand contact and non-contact forces
  • Identify and investigate magnetic materials

Year 3 science scheme of work: lesson plans, worksheets and teaching slides

This Year 3 science scheme of work includes practical, clearly structured units designed to meet the KS2 science curriculum. It supports pupils in developing scientific knowledge and enquiry skills through observation, classification, investigation and recording.

Each unit provides everything needed for effective Year 3 science lessons, making it ideal for teachers looking for Year 3 science lesson plans, Year 3 science worksheets and a reliable KS2 science scheme with clear progression.

What’s included in the Year 3 science scheme?

  • Step-by-step planning for every lesson
  • Interactive teaching slides for whole-class teaching
  • Differentiated Year 3 science worksheets
  • Knowledge organisers to support scientific vocabulary
  • Hands-on investigations linked to each topic
  • Assessment materials to support tracking pupil progress

Year 3 science units included

  • Rocks and Soils – rock types, fossils and soil composition
  • Forces and Magnets – movement, friction and magnetism

Working scientifically in Year 3

  • Ask relevant scientific questions
  • Make careful observations and measurements
  • Carry out simple investigations and fair tests
  • Record findings using tables, diagrams and charts
  • Use scientific vocabulary to explain results

Why choose this Year 3 science scheme?

  • Aligned with the KS2 science curriculum
  • Clear progression across all units
  • Includes planning, slides, worksheets and assessment materials
  • Differentiated tasks to support mixed ability classes
  • Suitable for flexible use across lower KS2