SCIENCE (Year 6)

About Course

The Science course in Year 6 deepens pupils’ scientific understanding through investigation, reasoning, and application. Pupils explore complex biological, chemical, and physical concepts while planning fair tests, analysing data, and drawing well-supported conclusions. The course develops accurate scientific language, critical thinking, and confidence in scientific inquiry, preparing learners for secondary-level science.
Key Focus Areas
Living things and classification, including microorganisms
The human body: circulatory system, diet, exercise, and health
Evolution and inheritance
Light: reflection, refraction, and shadows
Electricity: advanced circuits, symbols, and components
Earth and space: scientific understanding of the solar system
Working scientifically: planning investigations, analysing data, and evaluating results
Environmental responsibility and sustainability

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Focus Areas: Clear understanding of concepts Scientific vocabulary Applying knowledge through investigations Developing reasoning and explanation skills

UNIT 1: LIVING THINGS & THEIR HABITATS (Classification & Microorganisms)
Lesson 2: Microorganisms
UNIT 2: ANIMALS INCLUDING HUMANS (Human Body & Healthy Living)
Lesson 4: Diet, Exercise & Health
UNIT 3: EVOLUTION & INHERITANCE
Lesson 6: Evolution & Adaptation
UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY (Embedded Weekly)

SPRING TERM
Focus Revisiting all key science topics Applying knowledge to unfamiliar questions Developing scientific reasoning Interpreting data, tables, graphs & investigations Answering SATs-style questions confidently

UNIT 1: LIVING THINGS & THEIR HABITATS (REVISION & APPLICATION) Week 1: Classification & Microorganisms (Revision)
Week 2: Environmental Changes & Impact on Living Things
UNIT 2: ANIMALS INCLUDING HUMANS Week 3: Circulatory System (Applied Understanding)
Week 4: Diet, Lifestyle & Health
UNIT 3: EVOLUTION & INHERITANCE Week 5: Inherited vs Acquired Characteristics
Week 6: Adaptation & Survival
UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY Week 7: Planning Investigations
Week 8: Recording, Interpreting & Concluding
UNIT 5: MIXED SCIENCE REVISION Week 9: Full Topic Revision
UNIT 6: MOCK ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK Week 10: Mock Science Assessment

SUMMER TERM
Focus Areas: Consolidate ALL KS2 Science content Strengthen exam technique Eliminate common mistakes Build pupil confidence before SATs and transition to Year 7

UNIT 1: BIOLOGY REVISION Week 1: Living Things & Habitats (Full Recall & Application)
Week 2: Humans & Evolution
UNIT 2: CHEMISTRY REVISION Week 3: Properties of Materials
Week 4: Changes of Materials
UNIT 3: PHYSICS REVISION Week 5: Forces & Motion
Week 6: Light & Electricity
UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY (EXAM MASTERY) Week 7: Investigation Skills
UNIT 5: EXAM PRACTICE & MOCKS Week 8: Mixed Science Practice
Week 9: FULL MOCK EXAM
UNIT 6: FINAL PREPARATION & TRANSITION Week 10: Final Gaps & Confidence Building

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SCIENCE (Year 6)

About Course

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM Focus Areas: Clear understanding of concepts Scientific vocabulary Applying knowledge through investigations Developing reasoning and explanation skills

UNIT 1: LIVING THINGS & THEIR HABITATS (Classification & Microorganisms)

Lesson 2: Microorganisms

UNIT 2: ANIMALS INCLUDING HUMANS (Human Body & Healthy Living)

Lesson 4: Diet, Exercise & Health

UNIT 3: EVOLUTION & INHERITANCE

Lesson 6: Evolution & Adaptation

UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY (Embedded Weekly)

SPRING TERM Focus Revisiting all key science topics Applying knowledge to unfamiliar questions Developing scientific reasoning Interpreting data, tables, graphs & investigations Answering SATs-style questions confidently

UNIT 1: LIVING THINGS & THEIR HABITATS (REVISION & APPLICATION) Week 1: Classification & Microorganisms (Revision)

Week 2: Environmental Changes & Impact on Living Things

UNIT 2: ANIMALS INCLUDING HUMANS Week 3: Circulatory System (Applied Understanding)

Week 4: Diet, Lifestyle & Health

UNIT 3: EVOLUTION & INHERITANCE Week 5: Inherited vs Acquired Characteristics

Week 6: Adaptation & Survival

UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY Week 7: Planning Investigations

Week 8: Recording, Interpreting & Concluding

UNIT 5: MIXED SCIENCE REVISION Week 9: Full Topic Revision

UNIT 6: MOCK ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK Week 10: Mock Science Assessment

SUMMER TERM Focus Areas: Consolidate ALL KS2 Science content Strengthen exam technique Eliminate common mistakes Build pupil confidence before SATs and transition to Year 7

UNIT 1: BIOLOGY REVISION Week 1: Living Things & Habitats (Full Recall & Application)

Week 2: Humans & Evolution

UNIT 2: CHEMISTRY REVISION Week 3: Properties of Materials

Week 4: Changes of Materials

UNIT 3: PHYSICS REVISION Week 5: Forces & Motion

Week 6: Light & Electricity

UNIT 4: WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY (EXAM MASTERY) Week 7: Investigation Skills

UNIT 5: EXAM PRACTICE & MOCKS Week 8: Mixed Science Practice

Week 9: FULL MOCK EXAM

UNIT 6: FINAL PREPARATION & TRANSITION Week 10: Final Gaps & Confidence Building

Student Ratings & Reviews

AUTUMN TERM
Focus Areas: Clear understanding of concepts Scientific vocabulary Applying knowledge through investigations Developing reasoning and explanation skills

SPRING TERM
Focus Revisiting all key science topics Applying knowledge to unfamiliar questions Developing scientific reasoning Interpreting data, tables, graphs & investigations Answering SATs-style questions confidently

SUMMER TERM
Focus Areas: Consolidate ALL KS2 Science content Strengthen exam technique Eliminate common mistakes Build pupil confidence before SATs and transition to Year 7