UK Curriculum · Year 2 Science · KS1

Year 2 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 2 science scheme of work for the UK curriculum (Key Stage 1, UK National Curriculum). Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering living things and their habitats, plants, animals including humans, uses of everyday materials and working scientifically.

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Year 2 Science learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Living Things and Their Habitats

Year 2 Science — September Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats 1: Comparing living, dead and never-alive thingsLiving Things and Their Habitats 1: Comparing living, dead and never-alive thingsLiving Things and Their Habitats 1: Comparing living, dead and never-alive things
September 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying habitats and how they suit different animals and plantsLiving Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying habitats and how they suit different animals and plantsLiving Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying habitats and how they suit different animals and plants
September 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats Continued Practice & ConsolidationLiving Things and Their Habitats Continued Practice & ConsolidationLiving Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
September 4th week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckLiving Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckLiving Things and Their Habitats Applied Practice Activity
October · Working Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats

Year 2 Science — October Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Working Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 1: Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different waysWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 1: Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different waysWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 1: Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
October 2nd week
(Science)		Working Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying plants and animals in a variety of habitats, including microhabitatsWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying plants and animals in a variety of habitats, including microhabitatsWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 2: Identifying plants and animals in a variety of habitats, including microhabitats
October 3rd week
(Science)		Working Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats Continued Practice & ConsolidationWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats Continued Practice & ConsolidationWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
October 4th week
(Science)		Working Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckWorking Scientifically & Living Things and Their Habitats Applied Practice Activity
November · Living Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically

Year 2 Science — November Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 1: Describing simple food chains and identifying sources of foodLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 1: Describing simple food chains and identifying sources of foodLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 1: Describing simple food chains and identifying sources of food
November 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 2: Observing closely, using simple equipmentLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 2: Observing closely, using simple equipmentLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 2: Observing closely, using simple equipment
November 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically Continued Practice & ConsolidationLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically Continued Practice & ConsolidationLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
November 4th week
(Science)		Living Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckLiving Things and Their Habitats & Working Scientifically Applied Practice Activity
December · Plants

Year 2 Science — December Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Plants 1: Observing and describing how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plantsPlants 1: Observing and describing how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plantsPlants 1: Observing and describing how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants
December 2nd week
(Science)		Plants 2: Describing what plants need (water, light, suitable temperature) to grow and stay healthyPlants 2: Describing what plants need (water, light, suitable temperature) to grow and stay healthyPlants 2: Describing what plants need (water, light, suitable temperature) to grow and stay healthy
December 3rd week
(Science)		Plants Continued Practice & ConsolidationPlants Continued Practice & ConsolidationPlants 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & Check
December 4th week
(Science)		Plants 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckPlants 3: Review & Consolidation 4: Practice Activities & CheckPlants 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 plants, animals, materials or forces 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 record 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 2 Science

Concept lessons

Clear, visual lessons on each National Curriculum science topic.

Practice activities

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

Working scientifically

Simple investigations, observations and recording skills.

Progress notes

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

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