United Kingdom Year 2 Science Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the key topics covered in the Science curriculum for Year 2 in the United Kingdom. It is aligned with the National Curriculum for England.

Working Scientifically

Throughout the year, pupils will develop their scientific skills through practical activities and investigations. These skills include:

• Asking simple questions and recognizing that they can be answered in different ways
• Observing closely, using simple equipment
• Performing simple tests
• Identifying and classifying
• Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
• Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Plants

Pupils will learn about the life cycle of plants and what they need to grow and stay healthy. This includes exploring:

• How seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants
• The basic needs of plants for survival (water, light, suitable temperature)

Animals, Including Humans

This topic covers the basic needs of animals, including humans, and their life cycles. Pupils will learn about:

• The basic needs of animals for survival (water, food, air)
• The importance of a balanced diet and exercise for humans
• The life cycles of common animals and humans, including the changes that occur as they grow

Living Things and Their Habitats

Pupils will explore different habitats and the living things that inhabit them. They will learn to:

• Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited
• Describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
• Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitats

Uses of Everyday Materials

This topic focuses on identifying and comparing the properties of everyday materials and their suitability for different uses. Pupils will explore:

• A variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper, and cardboard
• The properties of these materials (e.g., hardness, flexibility, transparency, absorbency)
• How the properties of a material make it suitable or unsuitable for a particular purpose

This comprehensive overview provides a solid foundation for understanding the key learning objectives within the United Kingdom Year 2 Science curriculum. Various online resources offer additional support, including worksheets, activities, and lesson plans.