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Year 4 Science Scheme

Year 4 Science Scheme of Work

Our Year 4 science scheme of work provides structured, practical lesson planning aligned with the KS2 science curriculum. It supports pupils in developing scientific knowledge and enquiry skills through observation, investigation and explanation.

Part of our KS2 science scheme, these units are carefully sequenced to build understanding across key topics such as states of matter, sound and electricity, while developing confidence in scientific vocabulary and working scientifically.

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 4.

View available units and curriculum coverage

Year 4 science units

Curriculum coverage

  • Compare and group materials as solids, liquids or gases
  • Observe changes of state through heating and cooling
  • Understand evaporation and condensation in the water cycle
  • Explain how sound is made and how it travels
  • Investigate pitch, volume and vibration

Year 4 science scheme of work: lesson plans, worksheets and teaching slides

This Year 4 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 investigation, observation and recording.

Each unit provides everything needed for effective Year 4 science lessons, making it ideal for teachers looking for Year 4 science lesson plans, Year 4 science worksheets and a reliable KS2 science scheme with clear progression across the year.

What’s included in the Year 4 science scheme?

  • Step-by-step planning for every lesson
  • Interactive teaching slides for whole-class teaching
  • Differentiated Year 4 science worksheets
  • Knowledge organisers to support scientific vocabulary
  • Hands-on investigations linked to each topic
  • Assessment materials to support tracking pupil progress

Year 4 science units included

  • States of Matter – solids, liquids, gases and the water cycle
  • Sound – vibrations, pitch, volume and how sound travels

Working scientifically in Year 4

  • Ask relevant scientific questions
  • Set up simple comparative and fair tests
  • Make systematic observations and measurements
  • Record findings using diagrams, tables and charts
  • Use results to draw conclusions and explain ideas

Why choose this Year 4 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