Science (Inquiry Based Learning) - Full Year Curriculum Level 2 (Age 6-7)

Hello Little Scientists! 

This weekly class incorporates the UK National Curriculum for Year 2 and the Next Generation Science Standards for Grade 1 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 centre of their education and encourages them to go further than simply remembering facts! In this class, curious learners will be encouraged to 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:

Our Body
September 4, 2023 -  Why do we need bones?
September 11 - Do we all have muscles?
September 18 - What do organs do?

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

Taking Care of Our Body
October 2 - How do we take care of our bodies?
October 19 - How do we stay clean?
October 16 - Why do I need to exercise?

Everyday Materials
October 23 - What's the difference between solids, liquids and gasses?
October 29 - Can states change?
November 6 - What can we dissolve in water?
November 13 - Are all materials natural?

Plants
November 20 - What happens when a seed is planted?
November 27 - What does a plant need to survive?
December 4	 - How are plants adapted to where they live?

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

December 18 BREAK	
December 25 BREAK

Light and Dark 
January 1, 2024 - Where does light come from?
January 8 - Does the sun move?
January 15 - Why does my shadow change?
January 22 - What is a reflection?
January 29 - Is the sun dangerous?

Energy and Electricity
February 5 - What are batteries for?
February 12 - Is electricity dangerous?
February 19 - What are forces?
February 26 - What is energy? 

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

Animals
March 11 - How are animals different?
March 18 - What do animals eat?
March 25 - What is a polar habitat?

April 1 - Break 

April 8 - What is a rainforest habitat?
April 15 - What is a coastal habitat?
April 22 - What is a woodland habitat?
April 30 - What is an ocean habitat?
May 6 - What is a desert habitat?
May 13 - What is a pond habitat?
May 20 - Why do some animals not exist anymore?

Sounds
May 27 - How doe we make sounds?
June 3 - Can sounds make movements?

June 10 - How do we know when Summer is here?

Space
June 17 - What is space?
June 24 - How many planets are there in our solar system?


SUMMER BREAK

*Please note that the section on Thursdays at 10am GMT is currently running 3 weeks ahead of the schedule.


The following is a one time class that is taken directly from this curriculum "What can we dissolve in water?" which can be taken as an example: https://outschool.com/classes/what-can-we-dissolve-in-water-Xj5qMPx5?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link