🔬 Spring 1 Overview – Year 1
Theme: White Rose Science – Animals Including Humans 🧍♀️🐾
This half term, Year 1 will be learning science through the White Rose Science scheme. Children will explore animals, including humans, and learn about their bodies, senses, and how we use them to understand the world around us.
During Spring 1, children will learn to:
Identify and name a variety of common animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
Describe and compare the basic structure of different animals
Identify and name the main parts of the human body
Learn about the five senses and how we use them
Understand that humans and animals use their senses to explore and respond to the world
Learning will take place through observation, discussion, practical activities, and simple investigations.
Children will develop important scientific skills, including:
Observing closely using their senses
Asking questions about animals and their bodies
Sorting and classifying animals into groups
Using scientific vocabulary correctly
Talking about findings and sharing ideas
Curiosity and confidence in exploring the world around them
Children will be encouraged to use scientific vocabulary such as:
animal, human, head, body, senses, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin, mammal, bird, fish, reptile, amphibian
You can support your child’s science learning by:
Talking about the human body and naming body parts during everyday routines
Playing games that use the five senses (e.g. What can you hear? What can you smell?)
Looking at books or videos about animals and discussing how they are similar or different
Visiting parks, farms, or zoos and encouraging your child to observe animals closely
Asking questions such as “Which sense are you using?” or “How do you know?”
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home. This topic will help children develop curiosity, confidence, and a strong foundation in science 🔍