UK Curriculum · Year 1 Physics · KS1

Year 1 Physics Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

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

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Year 1 Physics learning map

Choose a term, then compare a lighter weekly plan with a more intensive schedule.

1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
June · Seasonal Changes

Year 1 Physics — June Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
June 1st week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes 1: Observing changes across the four seasonsSeasonal Changes 1: Observing changes across the four seasonsSeasonal Changes 1: Observing changes across the four seasons
June 2nd week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & Consolidation
June 3rd week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & Check
June 4th week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & CheckSeasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & CheckSeasonal Changes Applied Practice Activity
July · Seasonal Changes

Year 1 Physics — July Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
July 1st week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes 1: Observing and describing weather associated with the seasons and variation in day lengthSeasonal Changes 1: Observing and describing weather associated with the seasons and variation in day lengthSeasonal Changes 1: Observing and describing weather associated with the seasons and variation in day length
July 2nd week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & Consolidation
July 3rd week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes Continued Practice & ConsolidationSeasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & Check
July 4th week
(Science)		Seasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & CheckSeasonal Changes 2: Review & Consolidation 3: Practice Activities & CheckSeasonal Changes 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.

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Resources for Year 1 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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