KS2 Science Scheme of Work – Engaging and Practical Science Lessons
Deliver high-quality KS2 science lessons with our structured KS2 science scheme of work, designed to bring science to life through hands-on investigations and enquiry-based learning. Covering key KS2 science topics, our resources support teachers in delivering engaging, practical lessons that develop pupils’ ability to observe, question, and explore the world around them. Explore the full KS2 science scheme here or start your free trial today.Year 3 Science Scheme
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KS2 Science Scheme of Work and Lesson Plans
Deliver engaging, practical lessons across Years 3 to 6 with our KS2 science scheme. Scintillating Science supports teachers with structured, enquiry-based units that build on KS1 learning and prepare pupils for upper key stage concepts with confidence. Each lesson develops scientific understanding through hands-on investigations, discussion and reflection. Designed to follow the KS2 science National Curriculum, the scheme covers all statutory topics while embedding key working scientifically skills.More about the KS2 science scheme
What’s included
- Comprehensive KS2 science lesson plans with clear objectives
- Interactive teaching slides for whole-class delivery
- Differentiated worksheets and enquiry task sheets
- Knowledge organisers with key vocabulary and core concepts
- Assessments and mark schemes to monitor progress
Developing scientific knowledge and skills
Lessons promote deeper understanding through practical enquiry, questioning and reasoning. Coverage includes:- Forces, magnets and electricity
- Light, sound and states of matter
- Living things, habitats and life cycles
- Materials, space, evolution and inheritance
Lesson structure
- Whole-class input using interactive slides
- Hands-on investigation or experiment
- Differentiated worksheet activity
- Plenary or discussion to reinforce learning
Curriculum coverage and assessment
Fully aligned with the KS2 science National Curriculum, Scintillating Science provides full coverage across Years 3 to 6. Assessments, vocabulary lists and progression documents support teachers in tracking attainment and ensuring clear progression.
Why choose Scintillating Science for KS2?
- Meets all KS2 National Curriculum science objectives
- Structured progression from Year 3 to Year 6
- Focus on practical enquiry and scientific reasoning
- Ideal for mixed-age and whole-class teaching
- Created by experienced primary teachers
