Science

Y2 Science

Key Stage 1

Year 2

Extraordinary scientists

In this lesson, we will learn about Katherine Johnson's main achievements and the story of her life. We will learn how she used maths to get rockets into space and back home safely.

Who was Katherine Johnson?

In this lesson, we will learn about Jane Goodall's main achievements. We will practise being a scientist who studies animal behaviour and then create our own conservation posters.

Who is Jane Goodall?

In this lesson, we will learn about Alan Turing's main achievements. We will learn how to break a code and write our own codes!

Who was Alan Turing?

In this lesson, we will learn about Louis Pasteur's main scientific achievements. We will learn about microorganisms, pasteurisation and vaccines. We will also conduct a scientific investigation to see what conditions mould grows best in.

Who was Louis Pasteur?

In this lesson, we will learn about Caroline Herschel's main achievements and the story of her life. We will learn about how she worked with her brother to become one of the greatest female astronomers!

Who was Caroline Herschel?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Mae Jemison's achievements! We will learn what it is like to be an astronaut in space.

Key Stage 1, Science, Extraordinary scientists

Who was Katherine Johnson?

Who is Jane Goodall?

Who was Alan Turing?

Who was Louis Pasteur?

Who was Caroline Herschel?

Who is Mae Jemison?