UK Curriculum · Year 5 Physics · KS2

Year 5 Physics Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

The physics units from our Year 5 science scheme of work for the UK curriculum (Key Stage 2, UK National Curriculum): earth and space and forces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, taught from March to July. For the full year, including biology and chemistry, see the Year 5 Science lesson plan.

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Year 5 Physics learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
March · Earth and Space

Year 5 Physics — March Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
March 1st week
(Science)		Earth and Space 1: Movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the SunEarth and Space 1: Movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the SunEarth and Space 1: Movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun
March 2nd week
(Science)		Earth and Space 2: Movement of the Moon relative to the EarthEarth and Space 2: Movement of the Moon relative to the EarthEarth and Space 2: Movement of the Moon relative to the Earth
March 3rd week
(Science)		Earth and Space Continued Practice & ConsolidationEarth and Space Continued Practice & ConsolidationEarth and Space 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
March 4th week
(Science)		Earth and Space 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckEarth and Space 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckEarth and Space Applied Practice Activity
April · Earth and Space & Working Scientifically

Year 5 Physics — April Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
April 1st week
(Science)		Earth and Space & Working Scientifically 1: The Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodiesEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 1: The Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodiesEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 1: The Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies
April 2nd week
(Science)		Earth and Space & Working Scientifically 2: Using test results to make predictions and set up further testsEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 2: Using test results to make predictions and set up further testsEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 2: Using test results to make predictions and set up further tests
April 3rd week
(Science)		Earth and Space & Working Scientifically Continued Practice & ConsolidationEarth and Space & Working Scientifically Continued Practice & ConsolidationEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
April 4th week
(Science)		Earth and Space & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckEarth and Space & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckEarth and Space & Working Scientifically Applied Practice Activity
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with an everyday question about light, sound, forces or the seasons that links to what your child already knows.

25 minutes

Explore and investigate

Explain the idea with pictures and simple models, then plan, observe or measure a small investigation together.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with a short quiz or explain-it-back task that shows what is secure and what to revisit.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 5 Physics

Concept lessons

Clear, visual lessons on each National Curriculum physics topic.

Practice activities

Short questions and checks matched to each week’s focus.

Working scientifically

Investigations, measurements and recording skills linked to each physics unit.

Progress notes

A clear record of what your child has mastered and what comes next.

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