Are there experiments?

Lessons include simple observations and experiments that use everyday things at home. Anything involving heat, sharp objects or chemicals says clearly that an adult should be there.

Is it mapped to the National Curriculum?

Yes, from Reception (Understanding the World in the EYFS framework) to Year 6.

Which ages is it for?

Reception to Year 6, ages 4 to 11.

Subjects · Ages 4 to 11

WonderPath Science

WonderPath Science follows a child's questions: what do plants need, why does ice melt, what makes a shadow. Each unit pairs an idea with something to try, observe and explain, mapped to the National Curriculum for England.

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What WonderPath Science covers

Working scientifically
Living things and habitats
Animals including humans
Materials and their properties
Forces, light, sound and electricity
Earth and space

Science by year group

Each page lists what children learn that year and how WonderPath teaches it.

EYFS · Ages 4-5

Science for Reception

· Exploring the natural world through observation
· Naming parts of the human body
· Noticing and describing seasonal changes

Open Reception

KS1 · Ages 5-6

Science for Year 1

· Identifying and naming common plants and their parts (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)
· Identifying and classifying common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals)
· Observing seasonal changes across all four seasons

Open Year 1

KS1 · Ages 6-7

Science for Year 2

· Exploring uses of everyday materials and their suitability for different purposes
· Understanding that animals and humans have offspring that grow into adults
· Investigating what plants and animals need to survive

Open Year 2

KS2 · Ages 7-8

Science for Year 3

· Identifying what plants need to grow (light, water, nutrients, space)
· Understanding the functions of parts of flowering plants
· Comparing and grouping rocks based on their properties

Open Year 3

KS2 · Ages 8-9

Science for Year 4

· Exploring states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases)
· Understanding the water cycle including evaporation and condensation
· Classifying living things using classification keys

Open Year 4

KS2 · Ages 9-10

Science for Year 5

· Understanding forces: gravity, air resistance, water resistance, and friction
· Learning about Earth and space: the solar system, Earth's rotation, and the moon
· Comparing and grouping materials based on their properties (solubility, conductivity, magnetism)

Open Year 5

KS2 · Ages 10-11

Science for Year 6

· Classifying living things into broad groups (microorganisms, plants, animals)
· Understanding the circulatory system (heart, blood vessels, blood)
· Exploring how light travels and how we see objects

Open Year 6

Questions parents ask about WonderPath Science

Are there experiments?: Lessons include simple observations and experiments that use everyday things at home. Anything involving heat, sharp objects or chemicals says clearly that an adult should be there.
Is it mapped to the National Curriculum?: Yes, from Reception (Understanding the World in the EYFS framework) to Year 6.
Which ages is it for?: Reception to Year 6, ages 4 to 11.

More: the WonderPath curriculum · WonderPath for parents · all subjects by year group