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1. SCIENCE YEARLY PLAN FOR YEAR TWO
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SEMESTER 1
SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
THEME A - LEARNING ABOUT LIVING THINGS
LEARNING AREA - 1.0 LIVING THINGS AND NON-LIVING THINGS
1.1.1 Make a list of the things they
see.
1-4 1.1 To make 1.1.2 Group into living things and
observations and use non-living things. Observing living things
these to group things non-living things
into living things and Classifying Refer to curriculum grows
non-living things. specifications for food
1.1.3 Record the group in the form of Communicating Year 2 Science water
a table. breathe
Defining operationally move
produce
1.1.4 State the characteristics of
living things:
a It needs water and food
b It breathes
c It can move
d It grows
e It can produce young
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2. SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
1.1.4 To recognise humans, animals
and plants as living things Observing Refer to curriculum
specifications for
Classifying Year 2 Science
Communicating
THEME A - LEARNING ABOUT LIVING THINGS
LEARNING AREA - 2.0 OURSELVES
2.1.1 To state they need to eat and
5 - 10 2.1. They need food drink to say alive.
and water to stay alive. rice
2.2.1 To make a list of the different Observing Refer to curriculum fish
foods that they eat. specifications for chicken
Communicating Year 2 Science eggs
2.2 They need to eat 2.2.2 To present the list of foods meat
different kinds of food they eat in the form of a pictograph Predicting vegetables
to be healthy. and say what this shows e.g. the fruits
food that is eaten most. Interpreting data healthy
2.2.3 To recognise that they need to
eat different food to stay healthy.
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3. SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
2.2.4 To state the kinds of food that
vegetables
a) give energy Classifying fruits
b) help you grow healthy
c) help you stay healthy Refer to curriculum
specifications for
Observing Year 2 Science
2.3 We grow and 2.3.1 Describe changes in taller
change as we grow themselves since birth. crawling
older Communicating walking
running
2.3.2 State that they grow in height, Using space- time jumping
size and weight. relationship talking
size
height
weight
THEME A - LEARNING ABOUT LIVING THINGS
LEARNING AREA – 3.0 ANIMALS
SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
11 - 14 3.1 What animals need 3.1.1 To state that animals need Observing food
to live food, water and air to stay alive. Communicating water
air
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4. SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
3.2 The different foods 3.2.1 To list foods eaten by some plants
that animals eat. animals. Refer to curriculum grass
3.2.2 To state that some animals Observing specifications for leaves
Year 2 Science seeds
a) eat plants animals
b) eat other animals meat
c) eat plants and other animals Classifying
3.3 Animals grow 3.3.1 To state that animals grow in
size and weight. calf
3.3.2 To state that animals change Communicating chick
as they grow duckling
kitten
THEME A - LEARNING ABOUT LIVING THINGS
LEARNING AREA – 4.0 PLANTS
15 - 19 4.1 Plants need the 4.1.1 To measure a specific volume Observing taller
right amount of water of water bigger
for healthy growth Controlling variables more
4.1.2 To observe and measure a
growing plant. Measuring and using
numbers
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5. SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
4.1.3 To record the observations in
a chart. Observing
Refer to curriculum
4.1.4 To state that plants need water Interpreting data specifications for
to grow but too much water may kill Year 2 Science
them Controlling variables
Measuring and using numbers
4.2 Flowering plants 4.2.1 To recognise that flowering Observing
produce seeds which plants produce seeds which can Refer to curriculum fruit
grow into new plants. grow into new plants. Classifying specifications for seeds
Year 2 Science
Making inferences
4.2.2 Identify seeds and the plants.
SMS - Handling specimens
carefully
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6. SEMESTER 2
SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
THEME B - LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US
LEARNING AREA - 1.0 LONG OR SHORT
1.1 To observe and 1.1.1 State which object is longer or
20-22 compare lengths taller
Observing taller
longer
1.2.1 Describe ways to measure shorter
length Communicating straw
Refer to curriculum string
specifications for
1.2 To measure length 1.22 Measure the length of an Year 2 Science
using non-standard object using a non-standard tool. Measuring and using
tools numbers
1.2.3 Record the length or height
of an object in non-
standard measurement in a
table
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7. THEME B – LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US
LEARNING AREA : 2.0 THE MAGIC OF BATTERIES
SUGGESTED
LEARNING VOCABULARY
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
Refer to curriculum batteries
23-30 2.1 Pupils should learn 2.1.1 To identify things that use Observing specifications for toys
about things that use batteries. Year 2 Science. radio
batteries. Classifying torchlight
2.1.2 To list things that use
batteries.
Communicating
2.2 Pupils should learn 2.2.1 To be able to use batteries
how to use a battery. correctly Making inferences
2.2.2 To recognise that batteries
need to be inserted correctly for Defining operationally
them to function.
2.2.3 To describe how to insert a SMS – Use and handle
battery correctly. apparatus correctly.
2.3 Pupils should learn 2.3.1. To describe different ways in
how to make a which the batteries,,wire and bulb
complete circuit. can be connected.
2.3.2 Are able to make a complete
circuit using a battery, wire and
bulb.
(Are able to draw their working
circuit and explain their drawing.)
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8. THEME B – LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US
LEARNING AREA – 3.0 MIXING THINGS
3.1 Some materials 3.1.1 Are able to recognise that Observing Refer to the water
can dissolve in some materials can dissolve Classifying curriculum salt
water and some in water. Predicting specification for sugar
cannot Communicating Year 2 Science coffee
pepper
curry powder
dissolve
3.1.2 to record their observations SMS –Use and handle Refer to the
in a table science apparatus and curriculum
substances. specifications for
SMS – Clean science Year 2 Science
apparatus
SMS – Store science
apparatus
THEME B – LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US
LEARNING AREA – 4.0 PUSH AND PULL
31-35 4.1 Pushing and 4.1.1 Describe what they did to Observing
pulling can change the shape of Classifying
changes the shape materials
of objects Making Inferences Refer to the push
4.2 Pushing or pulling 4.2.1 Describe what they did to Predicting curriculum pull
can make things make things speed up, slow Experimenting specifications for twist
speed up, slow down or change direction. Communicating Year 2 Science stretch
down or change squeeze
direction faster
slower
direction
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9. SUGGESTED
LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SPS/SMS LEARNING VOCABULARY
OBJECTIVES
ACTIVITIES
4.3.1 Predict which toy car will
4.3 To make travel the furthest
predictions and to 4.3.2 Measure distances in Experimenting Refer to the push
test them appropriate units curriculum pull
4.3.3 Suggest and give reasons specifications for twist
whether a comparison was Year 2 Science stretch
fair or not squeeze
faster
slower
direction
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10. SCIENCTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES
Having an interest and curiosity towards the environment.
Being honest and accurate in recording and validating data.
Being diligent and preserving
Being responsible about the safety of oneself, others, and the
environment
Realising that science is a means to understanding nature
Appreciating and practicing clean and healthy living.
Appreciating the balance of nature
Being respectful and well-mannered
Appreciating the contributing of science and technology
Being thankful to God
Having critical and analytical thinking
Being flexible and open-minded
Being kind-hearted and caring
Being objective
Being systematic
Being cooperative
Being fair and just
Daring to try
Thinking rationally
Being confident and independent
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