England Years 5–6 science curriculum
The Years 5–6 science outcomes we teach, in the curriculum's own words, with the lessons and practice pages for each. Pick an outcome code for the full list of lessons and printables.
National curriculum in England: science programmes of study, Key Stages 1–3. Every lesson comes with a printable teacher guide and student sheet.
Working scientifically
Outcome Taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate. Taught in lesson 2.
Lessons: Evidence Lab (How do you know a fact is true?, Why do scientists repeat their tests?)
Practice: Evidence Lab workbook · Build It, Launch It workbook · How Your Body Works workbook · Keep It Cool: Ice, Insulation and Staying Comfortable workbook · Winter Science: Ice, Snow and Staying Warm workbook · Think Like a Scientist: The Scientific Method workbook · Test the Claim: Science Facts, Myths and AI Answers workbook · Steppe Science: Staying Warm on the Kazakh Steppe workbook · Monsoon Science: Rain, Sun and the Nón Lá workbook
Outcome Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments. Taught in lesson 1.
Lessons: Evidence Lab (How do you know a fact is true?, Why do scientists repeat their tests?)
Outcome Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments. Taught in lessons 2 and 3.
Lessons: Test the Claim: Science Facts, Myths and AI Answers (Does salt make water boil faster?, Is that AI answer true?, Which source should we trust?)
Outcome Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary. Taught in lesson 1.
Lessons: Test the Claim: Science Facts, Myths and AI Answers (Does salt make water boil faster?, Is that AI answer true?, Which source should we trust?)
Practice: Test the Claim: Science Facts, Myths and AI Answers workbook · Build It, Launch It workbook · Evidence Lab workbook · How Your Body Works workbook · Keep It Cool: Ice, Insulation and Staying Comfortable workbook · Winter Science: Ice, Snow and Staying Warm workbook · Think Like a Scientist: The Scientific Method workbook · Steppe Science: Staying Warm on the Kazakh Steppe workbook · Monsoon Science: Rain, Sun and the Nón Lá workbook
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