Working Scientifically Matrices - Y1

This document features the key learning and expected outcomes for each of the PLAN Working Scientifically Skills in Year 1, as well as annotated examples of work that illustrate how children’s work can be assessed against the expected outcomes for the key learning for each skill that are intended to support teachers to model the skills effectively to children, as well as providing a benchmark against which to assess their work. It also highlights working scientifically activities that feature frequently in schemes of work for this year-group that provide opportunities for teaching or practising the key learning for the skills.