KS1 & KS2 science curriculum

This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from Everyday materials, where they explored the properties of different materials. In Simple forces including magnets, pupils will investigate how forces like pushes and pulls, along with magnetism, affect the movement of objects. This prepares them for the next unit, Forces including simple machines, where they will further develop their understanding by learning how levers, pulleys, and other simple machines help make tasks easier through the application of forces.

1. Different surfaces: plan
2. Different surfaces: do and review
3. Different surfaces in real life (non-statutory)
4. Contact forces
5. Magnetic force (non-statutory)
6. Magnetic force at a distance
7. Different magnets and their parts
8. Strongest magnet (non-statutory)
9. Magnetic and non-magnetic materials
10. Putting magnets together: attract or repel
11. Blocking magnetic force
12. Using magnets to solve problems (non-statutory: Scientists and Engineers)

• Notice how things move on different surfaces using everyday experiences
• Use a magnet to explore everyday objects and materials