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KS2 Science Scheme of Work for Years 3 to 6

Deliver high-quality KS2 science with our structured KS2 science scheme of work for Years 3 to 6. Scintillating Science helps teachers deliver practical, enquiry-based lessons that build pupils’ scientific knowledge, confidence and working scientifically skills.

Carefully sequenced to follow the KS2 science National Curriculum, the scheme covers key topics including forces, electricity, light, sound, states of matter, Earth and space, living things and evolution.

Explore the full Primary Science Scheme of Work from EYFS to Year 6.

This scheme can also be used flexibly for home education.

Year 3 Science Scheme

Block 1

Rocks and Soils

Block 2

Forces and Magnets

Block 3

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Year 4 Science Scheme

Block 1

States of Matter

Block 3

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Year 5 Science Scheme

Block 1

Properties and Changes of Materials

Block 3

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Year 6 Science Scheme

KS2 science scheme of work overview

Scintillating Science supports teachers with structured, enquiry-based units that build on KS1 learning and prepare pupils for upper key stage science 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 across Years 3 to 6.

More about the KS2 science scheme

What’s included

  • Structured 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 and magnets
  • Electricity, light and sound
  • States of matter and properties of materials
  • Earth and space
  • Living things, habitats and life cycles
  • Evolution and inheritance

Lesson structure

  • Whole-class input using interactive slides
  • Hands-on investigation or experiment
  • Differentiated worksheet activity
  • Plenary discussion to reinforce learning

Curriculum coverage and assessment

Fully aligned with the KS2 science curriculum, Scintillating Science provides 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?

  • Full coverage of the KS2 science National Curriculum
  • Structured progression from Year 3 to Year 6
  • Focus on practical enquiry and scientific reasoning
  • Suitable for mixed-age and whole-class teaching
  • Created by experienced primary teachers