To compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases.
To talk about criteria for grouping, sorting and classifying and use simple keys.
To compare and group according to behavior or properties, based on testing.
To make some decisions about which types of enquiry will be the best way of answering the question including observing changes over time, noticing patterns, comparative and fair tests, using secondary sources.
To identify a variety of obvious risks in Science.
To choose from a selection of equipment, giving simple reasons for my choices.
To set up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests.
To identify where things did not go as expected or desired in my investigation.
To acknowledge and appreciate the role others play in successful Science work.
To use knowledge of data handling to help make choices about how to record and analyse data, including the use of tables and charts; to identify differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes.
To observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C).
To begin to observe and measure accurately using standard units including time in minutes and seconds.
To see patterns in my results.
To answer questions from what I have found out. Identifying new questions arising from the data, make new predictions and ways of improving what they have already done.
To make suggestions on how to make the investigation better or more accurate.
To begin to carry out simple research on my own.
To discuss how we have learnt new things in Science over time and how people do not always agree with each other over their ideas.