Science Learning Journey
Year 2 – Summer Term 2015
How do seeds and
bulbs grow into
Discuss
whatplants?
all living things need to
mature
grow and survive?
Plant a runner bean seed and observe
it’s growth over several weeks.
What information should I
include when keeping a
record of the growth of my
runner bean plant?
How can I conduct an
experiment to find out what
plants need to germinate,
grow and survive?
Keep a diary recording weekly
observations about the growth of
your runner bean plant (including
measurements).
Plant cress seeds in 4 different conditions:
Light and water
Light, no water
Water, no light
No water, no light
Make predictions and record findings.
Plants
What plants can be found
growing in our local
environment?
Photograph,, identify and record
plants found in our school
grounds.
Sort and classify into groups e.g.
trees, flowers, weeds).
How do flowers reproduce?
Study the life cycle of a sunflower
and create a labelled diagram to
show the key stages. (seedgermination-shoot-seedling-plantbud-flower-seeds and so on.)
Science Learning Journey
Year 2 – Summer Term 2015
What are the main
stages in the life cycle of
a human?
Observe how humans grow
from baby to toddler to child
to teenager to adult.
What are the basic
survival needs for
humans?
Discuss what humans need in
order to survive? (water, food
and air).
Humans
What do we mean by good
hygiene?
Create posters to remind
children about the importance
of good hygiene e.g. hand
washing, teeth brushing etc.
.
Why is exercise important for
humans?
Identify different types of
exercise and observe changes
in our body when we
exercise?
Find out about the importance
of exercise for a healthy heart.
Why is it important for humans to eat
healthily?
What do we mean by a balanced diet?
Look at plates of food and identify healthy and
unhealthy food items.
Sort foods into different food groups: meat, dairy, fruit,
vegetable, cereal.
Plan a balanced meal containing foods from each of
the main food group.