What is taught in KS2 science?

Living things and their habitats, including classifying micro-organisms, plants and animals. Animals, including humans, focusing mainly on diet and exercise. Evolution and inheritance, looking at fossils, reproduction and adaptation. Light, looking closely at how it travels and how shadows are made.

What are good science resources?

All Grades

• howtosmile. Useful science resource aggregator promotes diverse lessons.
• National Geographic Education.
• National Science Digital Library.
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
• Smithsonian Science Education Center.
• California Academy of Sciences.
• CK-12.
• Defined Learning.

What year is the KS2 science for?

In Upper KS2 (years 5 and 6), the KS2 Science Curriculum specifies that pupils should build on their knowledge from years 3 and 4 by developing a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

What are the learning resources in science?

Learning resources may include, but are not limited to, print and non-print materials; audio, visual, electronic, and digital hardware/software resources; and human resources.

What should every science classroom have?

Magnet and Electricity Supplies

• Batteries(size C and 9 volts)
• Flashlight Bulbs or a cut up string of Christmas lights.
• Insulated wire.
• Wire cutters.
• Battery holders.
• Alligator clips.
• Small motors.
• Magnets of all sizes and strengths.

What should my child know by end of Year 2?

Children in Year 2 will also learn to add and subtract with two-digit and one-digit numbers. In fractions, they will find ⅓, ¼, ½, and ¾ of a shape or a quantity of objects. By the end of Year 2, pupils will be expected to know the number bonds to 20 and be precise in using place value.

What tests do Year 2 take?

Sats (Standard Assessment Tests) measure children’s educational achievement in years 2 and 6, with the ultimate aim of holding schools to account for the attainment of their pupils and the progress they make.

What are examples of learning resources?

Teaching and learning resources

• text books.
• novels.
• films.
• plays.
• radio programs.
• multimedia.
• digital learning resources including video, audio, text, animations and images.
• lectures.