Year 2 Science Scheme of Work: Engaging KS1 Lessons with Hands-On Learning

Our Year 2 Science Scheme of Work is part of the Scintillating Science programme, carefully designed to align with the KS1 science curriculum. This comprehensive scheme builds on prior learning from Year 1 and helps pupils develop their understanding of the world through enquiry, observation, and practical investigation.

Each unit introduces key scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way, encouraging children to explore, ask questions, and develop early scientific skills. Whether you’re covering materials, plants, animals including humans, or seasonal changes, our resources are designed to help teachers deliver high-quality science lessons with confidence.

What’s included in the Year 2 Science Scheme?

Our scheme provides everything you need to teach engaging Year 2 science lessons that support pupil progress:

• Fully planned lessons for each National Curriculum science topic
• Interactive slides to support whole-class teaching
• Differentiated science worksheets for varied ability levels
• Knowledge organisers to support vocabulary development
• Hands-on investigations and simple science experiments
• Assessment tools to track progress and understanding

Encouraging scientific thinking in Year 2

Each lesson encourages pupils to work scientifically by asking questions, making predictions, observing closely, and recording their findings. From identifying the uses of everyday materials to exploring how animals grow, pupils gain a deeper understanding of the world while developing key enquiry skills.

Topics covered in Year 2

The Year 2 Science Scheme of Work includes five carefully structured units:

• Materials and their properties
• Plants
• Animals including humans
• Living things and their habitats
• Seasonal changes (ongoing across the year)

Each topic includes detailed planning, engaging activities, and a focus on building scientific vocabulary in a meaningful context.

Flexible and inclusive teaching

Lessons are structured to support whole-class teaching, group work, and independent tasks. Activities are differentiated using a clear star system, helping you meet the needs of all pupils and support those working below or above age-related expectations.

Interactive and practical science resources

Our visually appealing teaching slides help introduce and reinforce scientific concepts. Alongside these, our practical science activities allow pupils to test ideas, make observations, and explore materials, plants, and animals in real-world contexts.

Assessment and progress tracking

Formative assessment tools are built into each unit, including observation checklists and simple end-of-topic tasks. These help you monitor learning and identify next steps, ensuring that all pupils are making progress throughout the year.

Why choose our Year 2 science resources?

• Fully aligned with the KS1 science curriculum
• Ready-to-teach, practical lessons that save planning time
• Built-in support for scientific vocabulary and enquiry
• Hands-on activities that make science meaningful and engaging
• Differentiated resources to support all pupils

Start exploring science in Year 2

Transform your Year 2 science lessons with our interactive, practical, and child-friendly resources. Free trial available.