KS1 & KS2 science curriculum

This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from Human body parts, where they learned to identify and name basic parts of the body. In Introduction to the human skeleton and muscles, pupils will explore how the skeleton and muscles work together to support movement and protect vital organs. This prepares them for the next unit, Introduction to the human digestive system, where they will deepen their understanding by learning how the body processes food for energy and nutrients, building on their knowledge of body systems.

1. The human skeleton: support
2. The human skeleton: protection
3. Bone length: plan and do
4. Bone length: review
5. Animal skeletons
6. Animals without bones
7. Muscles for movement
8. Muscle strength: plan (non-statutory)
9. Muscle strength: do and review (non-statutory)
10. Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)

• Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body
• Say which part of the body is associated with which sense