Key Stage 2 (KS2) Science focuses on expanding children's scientific view of the world through rational enquiry, observation, and experimentation.
Life cycles of mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds; processes of sexual and asexual reproduction in plants and animals.
Life Cycles & Reproduction (EASY)
Life Cycles & Reproduction (MEDIUM)
Life Cycles & Reproduction (HARD)
Main stages of human development from birth to old age; physical and emotional changes during puberty.
Human Growth & Development (EASY)
Human Growth & Development (MEDIUM)
Human Growth & Development (HARD)
Dissolving, solutions, and separating mixtures (filtering, sieving, evaporating); reversible changes vs. irreversible changes (burning, acid reactions).
Properties & Changes of Materials (EASY)
Properties & Changes of Materials (MEDIUM)
Properties & Changes of Materials (HARD)
Movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun; movement of the Moon relative to Earth; explanation of day and night via Earth's rotation.
Earth & Space (EASY)
Earth & Space (MEDIUM)
Earth & Space (HARD)
Measurement
Understanding gravity; effects of air resistance, water resistance, and friction; mechanical advantages of levers, pulleys, and gears.
Forces in Action (EASY)
Forces in Action (MEDIUM)
Forces in Action (HARD)
Measurement
Setting up simple practical tests; using simple equipment (magnifying glasses, measuring tapes) to make systematic observations; recording findings using simple tables and charts.
Year 5 Working Scientifically (EASY)
Year 5 Working Scientifically (MEDIUM)
Year 5 Working Scientifically (HARD)
Measurement
