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Year 5 Science Scheme

Year 5 Block 1: Properties and Changes of Materials Year 5 Block 2: Forces

Year 5 Science Scheme of Work

Our Year 5 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 investigation, measurement and explanation.

Part of our KS2 science scheme, these units are carefully sequenced to build understanding across key topics such as properties of materials, forces and Earth and space, 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 5.

View available units and curriculum coverage

Year 5 science units

Curriculum coverage

  • Compare and group materials based on their properties
  • Understand dissolving, separating mixtures and reversible changes
  • Explain how gravity affects objects
  • Identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction
  • Understand how simple machines reduce effort

Year 5 science scheme of work: lesson plans, worksheets and teaching slides

This Year 5 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, testing, measurement and recording.

Each unit provides everything needed for effective Year 5 science lessons, making it ideal for teachers looking for Year 5 science lesson plans, Year 5 science worksheets and a reliable KS2 science scheme with clear progression across the year.

What’s included in the Year 5 science scheme?

  • Step-by-step planning for every lesson
  • Interactive teaching slides for whole-class teaching
  • Differentiated Year 5 science worksheets
  • Knowledge organisers to support scientific vocabulary
  • Hands-on investigations linked to each topic
  • Assessment materials to support tracking pupil progress

Year 5 science units included

  • Properties and Changes of Materials – dissolving, separating mixtures and material properties
  • Forces – gravity, resistance and simple machines

Working scientifically in Year 5

  • Plan different types of scientific enquiries
  • Control variables and take accurate measurements
  • Record data using tables, graphs and diagrams
  • Use evidence to explain findings and draw conclusions
  • Evaluate results and suggest improvements

Why choose this Year 5 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 upper KS2