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Year 3 Science Roadmap

The journey through Year 3 Science, in the order it is taught. Print it, put it on the fridge, and practise any unit free on WAJD.

Year 3 Science

Key Stage 2: 6 units across the year

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Autumn 1
1. Plants
  • Parts of a plant
  • What plants need
  • Water transport
  • Life cycle
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Autumn 2
2. Animals including humans
  • Nutrition
  • The skeleton
  • Muscles
  • Food groups
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Spring 1
3. Rocks and soils
  • Types of rock
  • Fossils
  • Soil
  • Grouping rocks
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Spring 2
4. Light
  • Light sources
  • Shadows
  • Reflection
  • Protecting eyes
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Summer 1
5. Forces and magnets
  • Pushes and pulls
  • Friction
  • Magnetic materials
  • Poles
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Summer 2
6. Working scientifically
  • Asking questions
  • Fair tests
  • Recording results
  • Drawing conclusions
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Work scientifically, explain the evidence, connect the ideas
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