Science
Autumn 1
Biology |
Living things and their habitats |
I can classify living things into broad groups according to observable characteristics and based on similarities & differences. |
I can describe how living things have been classified. |
I can give reasons for classifying plants and animals in a specific way. |
Autumn 2
Physics |
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Light |
I can explain how light travels. |
I can explain and demonstrate how we see objects. |
I can explain why shadows have the same shape as the object that casts them. |
I can explain how simple optical instruments work, e.g. periscope, telescope, binoculars, mirror, magnifying glass etc. |
Spring 1
Evolution and inheritance |
I can describe how the earth and living things have changed over time. |
I can explain how fossils can be used to find out about the past. |
I can explain about reproduction and offspring (recognising that offspring normally vary and are not identical to their parents). |
I can explain how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment. |
I can link adaptation over time to evolution. |
I can explain evolution. |