Science

Begin to understand ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions.

Answer ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions about their experiences and in response to stories and events.

Question why things happen and give explanations.

Asking simple questions.

Start to recognise that questions could be answered with different tests.

Start to make decisions about different types of scientific enquiries that answer questions.

Asking own questions about scientific phenomena, including more abstract ideas.

Explore and talk about their ideas, asking their own questions about scientific phenomena.

Uses talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening, and anticipate what might happen next, recall and relive past experiences.

Observing closely during testing.

Using simple equipment and measurements to enhance observations.

Identifying and, with help, classifying objects.

Making systematic and careful observations using notes and simple tables.

Taking accurate measurements using standard units, including thermometers and data loggers.

Taking measurements using a range of scientific equipment with increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate.

Recognising that scientific ideas change and develop over time.

Realise tools can be used for a purpose.

Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.

Selects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble, and join materials.

Undertaking simple comparative tests.

Gathering, recording, and communicating data to help answer questions.

Setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests.

Recording findings using drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables.

Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary.

Recording data and results using scientific diagrams, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs.

Uses talk to organise, sequence, and clarify thinking, ideas, and events.

Develops their own narratives and explanations by connecting ideas or events.

Using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.

Begin to notice patterns and relationships.

Using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements, and raise further questions.

Identifying differences, similarities, or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes.

Using test results to make predictions and set up further comparative and fair tests.

Reporting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships, and explanations in oral and written forms.

Extends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.

Using scientific language and reading and spelling age-appropriate scientific vocabulary.

Recording findings using simple scientific language.

Reading, spelling, and pronouncing scientific vocabulary correctly.