Year 5 Science Scheme
Year 5 Science Scheme of Work – KS2 Science Resources
Support scientific thinking in upper Key Stage 2 with our engaging and practical Year 5 science lessons. Aligned with the National Curriculum for KS2 science, this scheme develops enquiry skills through real-life investigations and hands-on experiments.
Each unit builds on prior knowledge and helps children explore more complex ideas, including forces, materials, and space, through clear explanations and practical activities. Ideal for teachers seeking a reliable, structured approach to primary science.
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Year 5 Science Scheme of Work: Practical and Engaging KS2 Lessons
Our Year 5 Science Scheme of Work is part of the Scintillating Science programme, designed to align with the KS2 science curriculum. It supports progression from lower KS2 and prepares pupils for the more advanced topics covered in Year 6.
Each unit combines clear explanations with practical investigation, helping pupils explore complex scientific ideas in an accessible and age-appropriate way. Whether you’re teaching about materials, space, or forces, our lessons encourage curiosity, problem solving and working scientifically.
What’s included in the Year 5 Science Scheme?
Our fully resourced scheme gives you everything you need to deliver high-quality science lessons:
- Complete lesson plans for all National Curriculum topics
- Interactive slides to support whole-class teaching
- Differentiated worksheets to suit a range of abilities
- Knowledge organisers to support scientific vocabulary
- Practical investigations and enquiry-based tasks
- Assessment tools for tracking understanding and progress
Encouraging scientific thinking in Year 5
Every lesson encourages pupils to ask questions, make predictions, test ideas, and record their findings. Activities focus on real-life contexts and give children the chance to apply scientific methods while building confidence in their understanding of more abstract topics.
Interactive and inclusive teaching
Our clear three-star differentiation system makes it easy to support all learners, including those working below or above expected levels. Visuals, vocabulary prompts and practical elements help to keep pupils engaged and ensure everyone can access the learning.
Track progress and save time
Each unit includes formative assessment tools and teacher guidance to help you monitor learning and plan next steps. With fully planned lessons and ready-to-use resources, our scheme reduces workload while supporting strong outcomes in science.
Why choose our Year 5 science resources?
- Aligned with the KS2 science curriculum
- Designed by experienced teachers
- Structured, consistent and easy to follow
- Hands-on activities that build understanding
- Supports working scientifically skills and vocabulary
Start exploring science in Year 5
Teach upper KS2 science with confidence using our engaging, practical resources. Start your free trial and try it for yourself.
