What’s Included in Our Year 1 Science Lesson Plans?
Our Year 1 Science resources are built around the Year 1 Science curriculum and objectives to get a comprehensive and hands-on learning approach. The lesson plans include:
- Clear learning objectives that reflect the Year 1 Science curriculum
- Engaging slides created by teachers
- Differentiated activity ideas to support different learners
- Printable worksheets and experiments
This makes teaching Year 1 Science easier, so you can plan your lessons with more confidence and deliver inspiring and engaging lessons. You can also assess progress without having to build everything from scratch.
Why Teachers Love Our Year 1 Science Resources
Teachers love our Year 1 Science lesson plans because they are classroom-ready and do not require additional preparation. This way, you can save your time and be more dedicated to your classroom. Our resources are:
- Fully aligned with the Year 1 Science curriculum, so you’ll hit all the required objectives
- Design to saving you planning time since each Year 1 lesson pack is fully prepared and contains detailed plans and support materials.
- Engaging and interactive so your pupils will constantly be kept curious, engaged and involved
- Packed with supporting materials and worksheets.
Year 1 Science Topics We Cover
We have a wide range of Year 1 Science topics that we cover so your pupils can easily progress and learn more about science. Most popular topics include:
Children start by exploring and naming different common garden plants, wild plants and trees. In this Science Year 1 unit, pupils learn to identify basic plant parts and observe how plants grow over time.
This Year 1 Science topic introduces children to a wide range of animals. Pupils will learn how to classify animals by features and compare their body structures. This Year 1 Science lesson plan covers carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores such as reptiles, mammals and fish.
Seasonal Changes is an important part of the Year 1 Science curriculum and gives children the chance to observe weather patterns, temperature changes and differences in daylight across the year.
In this popular Science Year 1 unit, children learn about the human body and their senses. They’ll have to identify body parts, describe the role of each sense, and take part in practical tasks to understand how humans use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. These Year 1 Science lesson plans help children understand themselves and their body.
This topic helps children investigate familiar materials such as wood, metal, plastic and fabric. As part of the Year 1 Science curriculum, pupils describe material properties, sort and compare materials, and explore how materials are chosen for everyday objects. Our Year 1 Science resources include simple experiments and useful worksheets.
This additional Year 1 lesson plan introduces children to life under the sea. Pupils discover different types of ocean animals, the features that help them survive in water, and learn about simple food chains.
If you want access to all of our every Year 1 science lesson plans and worksheets, a PlanBee subscription is the best choice. With a subscription, you can:
- Explore Science lessons for all year groups and topics
- Get ahead with complete, ready-to-teach units for the full curriculum
- Benefit from fresh new resources released frequently
- Stay organised and cut down your planning time so you can focus on teaching.
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Year 1 Science Resources FAQs
What Year 1 Science topics does PlanBee cover?
We cover all Year 1 Science topics, including Identifying Plants, Identifying Animals, Seasonal Changes, My Body, Everyday Materials and Ocean Animals. Every unit includes detailed Year 1 Science lesson plans and engaging activities.
Do the resources match the Year 1 Science curriculum?
Yes. All units follow the Science curriculum Year 1 requirements and support every key Year 1 Science objective, so you can teach confidently without extra planning.
Are worksheets included in your Year 1 Science lesson plans?
Each lesson comes with clear, differentiated Year 1 science worksheets, investigation sheets and activity ideas to support different learning needs. This way, pupils can put their knowledge into practice and stay engaged.
Can I use the Year 1 Science resources for mixed-ability classes?
Yes. Each Year 1 Science lesson includes differentiated tasks, extension challenges and support materials to help every child progress.
Do I need a subscription to download Year 1 Science resources?
No, you can purchase individual units at any time. But a subscription gives you full access to every Year 1 Science pack (and every other subject), which saves time and is way more cost-effective for busy teachers.
Are the lessons easy to teach without extra preparation?
Yes. All Year 1 Science lesson plans are fully prepared for you. Just print the worksheets, follow the slides and you’re ready to teach.
