Science

Science — Year 1

British Curriculum · Ages 5-6

Year 1 Science introduces the habit of careful observation: identifying and naming common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals) and plants, and describing simple physical features. Students explore everyday materials — wood, plastic, glass, metal — and describe their properties.

Seasonal change is observed across the year, building the idea that science involves noticing patterns over time, not just single observations.

Key topics covered

• Animals & Plants — Naming and identifying common animals and plants.
• Everyday Materials — Describing the properties of wood, plastic, glass and metal.
• Seasonal Change — Observing and describing how the seasons change.