Our Year 5 science resources support the teaching of Properties and Changes of Materials and Forces, with sequenced lessons linked to the KS2 Science National Curriculum. Pupils build scientific knowledge alongside Working Scientifically skills through practical investigation, observation, measurement and the use of evidence.
Each unit includes lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and activities, practical investigations, knowledge organisers and assessment materials, with clear progression through each topic.
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Our Year 5 science resources provide clear lesson sequences for teaching Properties and Changes of Materials and Forces. Practical investigations are built into the learning, helping pupils develop scientific knowledge while applying the Working Scientifically skills expected in Upper KS2.
Pupils explore and compare the properties of materials, including dissolving, reversible changes and ways of separating materials. They use practical investigation and observation to compare materials and explain their findings using scientific evidence.
Pupils explore gravity, air resistance and water resistance before applying their understanding through practical investigation. They also learn how mechanisms including levers, pulleys and gears can allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.
Across the units, pupils have opportunities to plan scientific enquiries, consider variables, take measurements, record and present results, identify patterns and use evidence to draw and explain conclusions.
For all Year 5 National Curriculum science topics and objectives, progression and Working Scientifically guidance, see our main Year 5 science page.
