Observe, question, explain the world

Science

Hands-on inquiry and STEAM — observe, hypothesise, and explain, with simple experiments and Olympiad enrichment.

Structure readyCambridge Science + Olympiad47 units

Kavi, the KAVI owl, exploring with a magnifying glass

Stage 1

1Living or Not Living?DIV · Diversity of life
2Parts of a PlantSYS · Systems & structures
3Sorting Living ThingsDIV · Diversity of life
4What It's Made OfDIV · Diversity of life
5Pushes, Pulls, Floats and SinksINT · Interactions & forces
6Magnets: Pull or No Pull?INT · Interactions & forces
7Sound, Hot and ColdENE · Energy
8Earth and SkyEAS · Earth & space
9Classify ChallengeDIV · Diversity of life
10Animals Around UsCTX · Science around us
11Our Weather DiaryCTX · Science around us
12Term 1 Review & CheckpointREV · Review
13Investigate: Living or Not Living?PRA · Working scientifically
14Animals & Our SensesSYS · Systems & structures
15Investigate: Sorting AnimalsPRA · Working scientifically
16Changing MaterialsDIV · Diversity of life
17Lab: Push, Pull, Float or SinkPRA · Working scientifically
18Light and DarkENE · Energy
19Day, Night and WeatherCYC · Cycles & change
20Design and MakeTEC · Design & make
21Care for Our Class PlantCTX · Science around us
22Make a Boat That FloatsCTX · Science around us
23Challenge: Odd-One-Out MastersENR · Enrichment challenge
24Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Review
25Investigate: Parts of a PlantPRA · Working scientifically
26Investigate: Our Five SensesPRA · Working scientifically
27Investigate: Testing MaterialsPRA · Working scientifically
28Lab: Which Materials Change Shape?PRA · Working scientifically
29Lab: The Magnet HuntPRA · Working scientifically
30Lab: Light, Dark and ShadowsPRA · Working scientifically
31Baby Animals & Their HomesCYC · Cycles & change
32Being a ScientistSCI · Being a scientist
33Tidy Up: Sort by MaterialCTX · Science around us
34A Five-Senses Nature WalkCTX · Science around us
35Challenge: Pattern PowerENR · Enrichment challenge
36Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Review

Stage 2

1Legs, Wings and FinsDIV · Diversity of life
2Sorting Plants by Their LeavesDIV · Diversity of life
3From Seed to PlantCYC · Cycles & change
4Weather, Seasons and Getting ReadyCYC · Cycles & change
5Teeth and Keeping HealthySYS · Systems in our body
6Light and ShadowsENE · Energy
7Forces Change ThingsINT · Interactions & forces
8Rocks and SoilEAS · Earth and space
9Sorting Key ChallengeDIV · Diversity of life
10Caring for a PetCTX · Science around us
11A Plant We GrewCTX · Science around us
12Term 1 CheckpointREV · Term review
13Lab: Sort Animals by Their FeaturesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
14The Right Material for the JobDIV · Diversity of life
15Plan, Build, Test, ImproveTEC · Design & make
16Lab: Watch a Seed GrowPRA · Practical science & inquiry
17My Body and My SensesSYS
18Investigate: Teeth and Healthy ChoicesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
19Sound All AroundENE · Energy
20Rough and SmoothINT · Interactions & forces
21The Sun Across the DayEAS · Earth and space
22A Seasons DiaryCTX · Science around us
23Design a Shelter from the WeatherCTX · Science around us
24Challenge: Two-Step Sorting KeysENR · Enrichment challenge
25Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
26Lab: Sort Leaves by Shape and SizePRA · Practical science & inquiry
27Lab: Which Material Suits the Job?PRA · Working scientifically
28Lab: Watch the WeatherPRA · Practical science & inquiry
29Investigate: Match the SensesPRA · Working scientifically
30Investigate: Light and ShadowsPRA · Working scientifically
31Investigate: Sound All AroundPRA · Practical science & inquiry
32Caring for Living ThingsDIV · Diversity of life
33Test and RecordSCI · Working scientifically
34My Healthy DayCTX · Science around us
35Where Light Helps UsCTX · Science around us
36Challenge: Mystery MaterialENR · Enrichment challenge
37Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review

Stage 3

1Plants, Animals, Fungi and BacteriaDIV · Diversity of life
2Six Animal GroupsDIV · Diversity of life
3Three Life Cycles ComparedCYC · Cycles & change
4From Seed to SeedCYC · Cycles & change
5Inside Our Amazing BodySYS · Systems in our body
6How Light Reaches Our EyesENE · Energy
7Magnet Poles: Push or Pull?INT · Interactions & forces
8The Moon, Earth and SunEAS · Earth and space
9Models and DiagramsSCI
10Animals in Our HabitatCTX · Science around us
11Our Mini GardenCTX · Science around us
12Term 1 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
13Investigate: Plant, Animal or Fungus?PRA · Practical science & inquiry
14Comparing Materials, Choosing WiselyDIV · Diversity of life
15Lab: Order the Life CyclePRA · Working scientifically
16How a Plant's Parts Work TogetherSYS · Systems & structures
17Investigate: Meet Your Major OrgansPRA · Practical science & inquiry
18Shadows: Long, Short and ShapedENE · Energy
19Pushes, Pulls and MotionINT · Interactions & forces
20Design, Build, Test, ImproveTEC · Design & make
21Science DetectiveSCI · Working like a scientist
22Model Day and NightCTX · Science around us
23Challenge: Science Detective CasesENR · Enrichment challenge
24Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
25Investigate: Backbone or No Backbone?PRA · Practical science & inquiry
26Investigate: Best Material for the JobPRA · Practical science & inquiry
27Investigate: Seed to SeedPRA · Practical science & inquiry
28Investigate: What Does Each Plant Part Do?PRA · Working scientifically
29Investigate: How Does Light Travel?PRA · Practical science & inquiry
30Making Sounds: Vibration and PitchENE · Energy, forces and sound
31Earth's Materials and FossilsEAS · Earth and space
32Ask, Predict, Test, RecordPRA · Practical science & inquiry
33Choosing Materials to ReuseCTX · Science around us
34Sounds in Our WorldCTX · Science around us
35Challenge: Build-a-Key ChampionENR · Enrichment challenge
36Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review

Stage 4

1Solids, Liquids and GasesCYC · Cycles & change
2Changes of StateCYC · Cycles & change
3Classification KeysDIV · Diversity of life
4HabitatsDIV · Diversity of life
5Bones and MusclesSYS · Systems in our body
6How Water Travels Through a PlantSYS · Systems & structures
7Light and MaterialsINT · Interactions & forces
8Day, Night and PlanetsEAS · Earth and space
9Olympiad Lab: Best ExplanationSCI
10Design: Keep a Drink WarmCTX · Science around us
11States of Matter at HomeCTX · Science around us
12Term 1 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
13Investigate: Solid, Liquid or Gas?PRA · Practical science & inquiry
14Mixtures and SeparatingCYC · Cycles & change
15Investigate: Build a Branching KeyPRA · Practical science & inquiry
16Food Groups and a Balanced DietDIV · Diversity of life
17Investigate: Bones, Muscles and JointsPRA · Working scientifically
18Heat and TemperatureENE · Energy
19Forces and FrictionINT · Interactions & forces
20Engineering SolutionsTEC · Design & make
21Plan a Balanced MealCTX · Science around us
22Make a Solar System ModelCTX · Science around us
23Challenge: Data DetectiveENR · Enrichment challenge
24Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
25Investigate: Melting and FreezingPRA · Practical science & inquiry
26Investigate: Separating MixturesPRA · Working scientifically
27Investigate: What a Habitat ProvidesPRA · Investigate & measure
28Investigate: Build a Balanced PlatePRA · Practical science & inquiry
29Investigate: Water's Journey Up a StemPRA · Practical science & inquiry
30Simple CircuitsENE · Energy
31Earth's StructureEAS · Earth and space
32Fair TestingSCI
33Survey a Local HabitatCTX · Science around us
34Using Electricity WiselyCTX · Science around us
35Challenge: Design Under LimitsENR · Enrichment challenge
36Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review

Stage 5

1Pollination, Seeds and New PlantsCYC · Cycles & change
2How Animals and Humans Begin New LifeCYC · Cycles & change
3Particles on the MoveCYC · Cycles & change
4Adaptations for SurvivalDIV · Diversity of life
5The Digestive SystemSYS · Systems in our body
6Cells and How Plants TransportSYS · Systems in living things
7Food ChainsINT · Interactions & energy
8Earth in SpaceEAS · Earth and space
9Showing DataSCI · Working scientifically
10Protect a Local HabitatCTX · Science around us
11Make a Food-Chain PosterCTX · Science around us
12Term 1 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
13Investigate: Seeds and DispersalPRA · Practical science & inquiry
14The Water CycleCYC · Cycles & change
15Investigate: Modelling ParticlesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
16Microorganisms All Around UsDIV · Diversity of life
17Investigate: The Digestive JourneyPRA · Working scientifically
18Light and ColourENE · Energy
19Caring for Our WorldINT · Caring for our world
20Engineering a SolutionTEC · Design & make
21Challenge: Olympiad ReasoningSCI · Working scientifically
22Why Clean Water MattersCTX · Science around us
23Challenge: Multi-Step MysteriesENR · Enrichment challenge
24Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
25Investigate: Animal Life CyclesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
26Investigate: A Mini Water CyclePRA · Practical science & inquiry
27Investigate: Adaptations for a HabitatPRA · Practical science & inquiry
28Investigate: Mould and MicroorganismsPRA · Practical science & inquiry
29Breathing and BloodSYS · Systems in our body
30Series CircuitsENE · Energy
31Atmosphere and WeatherEAS · Earth and space
32Hypothesis and DesignSCI
33How to Keep Our Body HealthyCTX · Science around us
34Why We Have SeasonsCTX · Science around us
35Challenge: Fair-Test TrapsENR · Enrichment challenge
36Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review

Stage 6

1Nature's Cycles and a Warming EarthCYC · Cycles & change
2Inheritance and VariationCYC · Cycles & change
3Atoms, Elements and CompoundsCYC · Cycles & change
4Groups of Living Things and MicrobesDIV · Diversity of life
5Helpful and Harmful MicrobesDIV · Diversity of life
6How Plants Make Their Own FoodENE · Energy
7Food Webs and EcosystemsINT · Interactions & energy
8Speed, Density and Motion GraphsINT · Interactions & forces
9Body Systems TogetherSYS · Systems in our body
10Earth, Moon and SunEAS · Earth and space
11Eclipses of the Sun and MoonEAS · Earth and space
12Challenge: Advanced Olympiad ReasoningSCI · Working scientifically
13Protecting BiodiversityCTX · Science around us
14Term 1 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
15Investigate: The Water CyclePRA · Practical science & inquiry
16Changes You Can Undo — and Changes You Can'tCYC · Cycles & change
17Investigate: Atoms and ElementsPRA · Practical science & inquiry
18Forms of Energy All Around UsENE · Energy
19Waves, Light and SoundENE · Energy
20Human Impact and ConservationINT · Interactions & energy
21Series and Parallel CircuitsSYS · Systems & structures
22Cells to SystemsSYS · Systems in our body
23Engineering DesignTEC · Design & make
24Climate Change: Our ActionsCTX · Science around us
25Challenge: Cross-Topic OlympiadENR · Enrichment challenge
26Term 2 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review
27Investigate: Variation and InheritancePRA · Practical science & inquiry
28Investigate: Reversible and Irreversible ChangesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
29Investigate: Cells and MicrobesPRA · Practical science & inquiry
30Energy Changes FormENE · Energy
31Forces All Around UsINT · Interactions & forces
32Forces, Motion and Simple MachinesINT · Interactions & energy
33Conductors, Insulators and SafetySYS · Systems & structures
34Rocks and the Rock CycleEAS · Earth and space
35Controlled ExperimentsSCI · Working scientifically
36Repeat and AverageSCI · Working scientifically
37Energy Audit of a RoomCTX · Science around us
38Challenge: Quantitative ReasoningENR · Enrichment challenge
39Term 3 Review & CheckpointREV · Term review