Stage

Topic

Attainment Targets

Level

RSP

Resource Links

P1/2

What are things made of?
 

(Materials from Earth)

*Observation of differences in properties of common materials

*Give examples of materials based on simple properties
 

B
 

A

1
 

1

P1/2

Sun and Seasons

(Earth in Space)

*Link the pattern of day and night to the position of the sun

*Associate the seasons with differences in observed temperature
 

A
 

B

2
 

2

P1/2

Describing Materials

(Materials from Earth)

*Relate uses of everyday materials to properties

*Recognise and name common materials – living and non-living sources
 

B

A

1

1

P1/2

Changing Things
 

(Changing Materials)

*Observe ways materials an be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching

*Associate the seasons with differences in observed temperatures
 

A
 

B

3
 

3

P3/4

Wet and Wild

(Materials from Earth)

*Main uses of water

*Explain why water conservation is important

*Give examples of common causes of water pollution
 

A

B

B

4

4

4

P3/4

Disappearing Materials

(Changing Materials)

*Heating and cooling everyday materials

*Everyday materials that dissolve in water

*Soluble and insoluble materials

*Changes when water is heated and cooled
 

B

B

C

C

3

4

4

4

P3/4

The Sky at Night and Day

(Earth in Space)

*Identify the sun, moon and stars

*Link the pattern of day and night to the position of the sun

*Describe how day and night are related to the spin of the Earth
 

A

A
 

B

2

2
 

2

P3/4

Solids, Liquids and Gases

(Materials from Earth)

*Describe the difference between solids, liquids and gases

* Everyday uses of solids, liquids and gases
 

C
 

C

5
 

5

P5/7

Separating Things

(Changing Materials)

* Describe the changes when materials are mixed

*Describe how solids of different sizes can be separated

* Explain how evaporation and filtration can be used in the separation of solids from liquids
 

C

C
 

D

5

5
 

5

P5/7

Our Solar System

(Earth in Space)

*Describe the solar system in terms of Earth, Sun and Planets

*Relate the movements of the Planets around the Sun to gravitational forces

* Explain day, month and year in terms of the relative motion of the Sun, Earth and Moon

* Link the temperature of the planets to their relative position and their atmosphere

C
 

D
 

E
 

C

6
 

6

7

6

P5/7

Solids, Liquids and Gases in the Air

(Materials from Earth)

*Describe the differences between solids, liquids and gases

* Everyday uses of solids, liquids and gases

* Name the gases of the atmosphere and describe some of their uses
 

C
 

C

D

5
 

5

6

P5/7

Burning and the Air

(Changing Materials)

* Describe what happens when material are burned

* Describe the effect of burning fossil fuels

* Name the gases of the atmosphere and describe some of their uses
 

D

D

D

6

6

6

P5/7

Earth Science

(Materials from Earth)

* Describe the internal structure of the Earth

* Describe the processes that lead to the formation of the three types of rock

* Give examples of useful materials we obtain from the Earth’s crust

* Describe how soils are formed
 

D

D
 

D
 

D

7

7
 

7

7

P5/7

To Infinity and Beyond

(Earth in Space)

* Give examples of the approaches taken to space exploration

* Describe the Universe in terms of stars and galaxies

* Describe some of the ideas used to explain the origins and evolution of the Universe
 

D
 

E

F

7
7

7

Stage

Topic

Attainment Targets

Level

RSP

Resources Links

P1/2

What Has Energy?

(Properties and Uses of Energy)

(Conversion and Transfer of Energy)

* Give examples of sources of heat, light and sound

* Give examples of everyday uses of heat, light and sound

* Give examples of being energetic

* Link the intake of food to the movement of the body

A

A

B

B

1

1

2

2

P1/2

More Energy

(Properties and Uses of Energy)

*Identify some of the common dangers associated with the use of electricity

*Give examples of everyday appliances that use electricity

*Identify the sun as the main source of heat and light

*Link light and sound to seeing and hearing
 

A
 

A

B

B

1
 

1

2

2

P1/2

Forces

(Forces and their Effects)

* Give examples of pushing, pulling, floating and sinking

* Describe the effect that a push or pull can have on the direction, speed or shape of an object

A

B

3

3

P1/2

Magnets

(Forces and their Effects)

* Give examples of magnets in everyday use

* Describe the interaction of magnets in terms of the forces of attraction and repulsion
 

B

B

3

3

Introducing Electricity

(Properties and Uses of Electricity)

* Static electricity is produced by rubbing certain materials together

*Construct simple battery operated circuits, identifying the main components

*Classify materials as electrical conductors or insulators and describe how these are related to the safe use of electricity

*Give examples of energy being converted from one form to another

C
 

C

C
 

C
 

C

4
 

4
 

4
 

 4
 

4

Friction and Magnets
 

* Give examples of magnets in everyday use

* Describe the interaction of magnets in terms of the forces of attraction and repulsion

* Give some examples of friction

B

B
 

C

C

3

3
 

4

4

Sound

* Link sound to sources of vibration

C

D

5

5

Light

* Link light to shadow formation

C

C

5

5

Air Resistance

*Describe air resistance in terms of friction

C

D

6

6

Light and Sound

* Give examples of light being reflected from surfaces

* Describe in simple terms how lenses work

* Give examples of simple applications of lenses

* Link sounds to sources of vibration

C

D

D

C

D

5

5

5

5

5
 

Energy Changes

* Describe some examples of the interconversion of potential and kinetic energy

* Give some examples of chemical energy changes

*Give some examples of energy conversions involved in the generation of electricity

E

 
E

D

 
D

7

 
7

6

 
6

Forces

* Describe the relationship between the Earth’s gravity and the weight of an object

* Describe the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces

D
 

E

D

7
 

7

6
 

Saving Energy

* Name some energy sources

D

E

7

7

Electricity and Circuits

* Construct a series circuit following diagrams using conventional symbols

D

D

6

6

Stage

Topic

Attainment Targets

Level

RSP

Other Resources

P1/2

I am a Living Thing

(Variety and Characteristic Features)

(Interaction of Living Things with their Environment)

* Recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others

*Describe some ways in which humans keep themselves safe

* Sort living things into broad groups according to easily observed characteristics

* Give examples of feeding relationships found in the local environment

*Construct simple food chains

A

A

A

 
B

B

1

1

2

 
2

2

P1/2

What Living Things Need

(Interaction of Living Things with their Environment)

(The Processes of Life)

* Give some examples of seasonal changes taking place

* Recognise and name common plants and animals found in the local environment

* Give the conditions needed by animals and plants in order to remain healthy

* Give examples of how to care for living things and the environment

*Identify the main parts of flowering plants
 

A

A

 
A

 
A

B

1

1

 
1

 
2

2

P1/2

How Living Things Grow

(The Processes of Life)

(Variety and Characteristic Features)

* Sort living things into broad groups according to easily observed characteristics

* Recognise the stages in the human life cycle

* Identify the main parts of flowering plants

* Recognise the stages in the life cycle of familiar plants and animals
 

A
 

B

B

B

2
 

3

2

3

Finding Food

(Interaction of Living Things with their Environment)

* Name and identify the main external parts of the bodies of humans and other animals

* Give examples of how to care for living things and the environment

* Give examples of feeding relationships found in the local community

B

A

A

3

2

2

Senses

* Revise and extend the identification of the main parts of the bodies of humans and other animals

A

 
B

3

 
3

Life Cycles

* Recognise the stages in the human life cycle

* Recognise the stages in the life cycle of familiar plants and animals

B

B

3

3

Vertebrates and Invertebrates

* Give some of the more obvious distinguishing features of the five vertebrate groups

* Name some common members of the vertebrate group

* Give some of the more obvious distinguishing features of the major groups of invertebrates

C

 
C

B

 
B

4

 
4

4

4
 

Sorting Animals and Plants

(Interaction of Living Things with their Environment)

* Describe the broad functions of the main parts of flowering plants

* Give examples of living things that are extinct or rare

* Explain how living things can be protected and give examples

* Name the life processes common to humans and other animals

C
 

C

C
 

C

E

5
 

5

5
 

5

Plants

* Give the main distinguishing features of the major groups of flowering and non-flowering plants

* Describe the broad functions of the main parts of flowering plants

* Describe the main stages in flowering plant reproduction

* Explain how living things in the environment can be protected and give example

D
 

C

D

C

E
 

5
 

5

7

5

Parts of the Body

* Identify the main organs of the human body

* Describe in broad terms the main functions of organs of the human body
 

C

C

6

6

Our Environment

* Describe examples of human impact on our environment that have brought about beneficial changes and examples that have detrimental effects

* Give examples of how plants and animals are suited to their environment

*Explain how responses to change in the environment might increase the chances of survival

D

 D
 

D

E
 

7

 7
 

7

Sorting Living Things

* Name some common plants and animals using simple keys

* Create and use keys to identify living things

* Give the main distinguishing features of micro-organisms

C

E

E

7

7

How the Body Works

* Describe the role of the lungs in breathing

* Outline the process of digestion

D

D

6

6

* Describe the main stages that occur during puberty

* Describe the main stages of human reproduction

D

D

E

7

7

7