Science (Inquiry Based Learning) - Full Year Curriculum Level 1 (Age 5-6)

Hello Little Scientists! 

This weekly class incorporates the UK National Curriculum for Year 1 and the Next Generation Science Standards for Kindergarten to provide learners with a balanced and well rounded full year curriculum over 40 lessons! 

In this inquiry based class learners will make real world connections in a meaningful and engaging way. Inquiry based learning puts learners at the center of their education and encourages them to go further than simply remembering facts! In this class curious learners will be encouraged ask questions and participate in discussion drawing on their own experiences.

Class sizes are kept small to facilitate class discussions and conversations and ensure that all learners have a safe space to share! Some classes may require learners to bring something that relates to our topic of the week. For example when exploring materials learners may bring something that is hard and something that is soft. Some classes may have a simple hands on activity such as "Does it float or sink?". Any hands on activity will require minimal preparation and commonly found household items. You will receive a supply list if needed on the Monday before class starts.

Each class will also come with a worksheet - in some classes this will be completed during the class and for some classes it can be completed outside of class. Worksheets are kept simple so they can be easily replicated by grownups if you cannot or do not wish to print! 

At the end of each class a challenge or home activity will be set in order to take their learning further. Challenge may be in the form of a science experiment, a scavenger hunt, or an observation! During class time we will work together to decide on our challenge of the week!

A typical class may look like this: 
- Welcome and Greetings
- We are Scientists! - A  quick look into what it means to be an inquisitive scientist!
- Content Learning and Discussion - Real life objects and PowerPoint presentations will be used to facilitate this! 
- Activity (game, quiz, worksheet)
- Taking it Further! - Challenge for the week to apply or further the learning from the class!
-Wrap Up and Goodbye! 

Week beginning:

We are Humans
September 4, 2023- Are we the same or different?
September 11 - What do our body parts do?
September 18 - How do we stay healthy?

September 25 - How do we know when Autumn is here?

Everyday Materials
October 2 - How do we use our 5 senses?
October 9 - How do materials feel?
October 16 - What do different materials look like?
October 23 - What materials are waterproof?
October 30 - Can some materials change their shape?
November 6 - Does it float or sink?

States of Matter
November 13 - What are solids, liquids and gasses?
November 20 - How do we change a state of matter?
November 27 - What can we dissolve in water?
December 4 - Can we mix matters?

December 11 - How do we know when Winter is here?

Living Things
December 18	How do we know something is living?
December 25	BREAK
January 1 - BREAK
January 8 - How are animals different?
January 15 - What do animals need?
January 22 - Where do animals live?

Plants
January 29 - What are the different parts of a plant?
February 5 - What do plants need to survive?
February 12 - What is a seed?
February 19 - What plants grow in the wild?
February 26 - Are all trees the same?

March 4 - How do we know when Spring is here?

Animals
March 11 - What are fish?
March 18 - What are reptiles?
March 25 - What are amphibians?

April 1 - BREAK 

April 8 - What are birds
April 15	- What are mammals
April 22- How do animals protect themselves?
April 30 - How do animals communicate?
May 6 - Can we keep all animals as pets?


Sounds
May 13 - What is sound?
May 20 - What makes sound?
May 27 - Can we make music?

June 3 - How do we know when Summer is here?

Forces and Movement
June 10 - How do things move?
June 17 - How do things move faster and slower?
June 24 - What is gravity?

SUMMER BREAK

The following is a one time class that is taken directly from this curriculum "Does it float or sink?" which can be taken as an example: https://outschool.com/classes/does-it-float-or-sink-q5dk2Mh3?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Other Full Year Curriculum Classes:

The Year One and Kindergarten Essentials (3 X Week) - English, Math and Science 
https://outschool.com/classes/the-year-one-and-kindergarten-essentials-english-math-and-science-adventures-Z4OK4vyy?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

The Year One and Kindergarten Essentials (5X Week) - English, Maths, Science, Geography and Social Time
https://outschool.com/classes/the-year-one-and-kindergarten-essentials-english-math-science-and-geography-ZNZXUh3F?sectionUid=a11d7e4a-de9c-4e4f-a051-4cb1bb90dc19&usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

Geography Curriculum (1X Week):
https://outschool.com/classes/geography-full-year-curriculum-level-1-qBxm7G3g?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link