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Year 6 is broadly equivalent to Grade 5 American · Class 5 CBSE · PYP IB

Science — Year 6

British Curriculum · Ages 10-11

Year 6 covers light in more depth (how we see objects, and why shadows form the shape they do) and electricity extends to using recognised circuit symbols and diagrams. Evolution and inheritance are introduced for the first time, alongside classification using detailed keys.

Human biology covers the circulatory system (heart, blood vessels, blood) and the link between diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on health: content that also supports SATs-style science reasoning questions.

Key topics covered

LightHow we see, and how shadows form.
ElectricityCircuit diagrams and recognised symbols.
Evolution & InheritanceFirst formal introduction to how species change over time.
ClassificationUsing classification keys for living things.
Circulatory System & HealthHeart, blood vessels, and the impact of lifestyle on health.

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