Key Stage 1

Our topic for the Spring term is 'Animals including humans' and we will identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. We will understand the terms carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Year 2 children will describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals using the idea of simple food chains and identify food sources.

For the second half of the term our topic is 'Plants' and our learning will be enhanced by practical activities as part of our Forest school sessions. We will identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees. We will also identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants. Year 2 children will also observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants. We will find out how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. We will also study germination and reproduction in plants.

 

Key Stage 2

Our topic for the first half of the Spring term is 'Earth and space.' For the second half of the term our topic is 'Rocks and soils.'

Year 3 and 4

We will learn about the Solar system and describe the Earth, Sun and Moon and investigate their rotations.

After half term we will group rocks on the basis of their properties and determine whether they are Igneous, Metamorphic or Sedimentary. We will also study how fossils and soils are formed and carry out soil investigations.

Year 5 and 6

We will describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the Solar System and the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth. We will also study day and night and understand how the geocentric model of the Solar System gave way to the heliocentric model by considering the work of Scientists such as Ptolemy, Alhazan and Capernicus.

After half term we will carry out a soil investigation recognising and controlling variables, taking measurements, recording data and presenting findings including evaluations.