Free Year 1 Science Lesson Plans for Teachers

Here you'll find Year 1 science lessons for the four units in the Key Stage 1 programme of study: Plants, Animals Including Humans, Everyday Materials and Seasonal Changes. Each editable slide deck introduces the key vocabulary, walks through clear examples and pictures, and builds in observation and discussion activities suited to five and six year olds.

The England National Curriculum asks Year 1 pupils to work scientifically, observing closely, asking simple questions and performing simple tests, while learning core content such as naming common plants and animals, distinguishing materials from objects, and noticing changes across the seasons. These lessons weave that working scientifically thread through every unit.

Present the slides as they are, or open a deck in Chalkie to tailor it: swap the plant examples for species growing near your school, or regenerate an activity at a different level. It is a quick way to turn curriculum coverage into engaging Year 1 science lessons without hours of planning.