The Key Stage 2 (KS2) Science Curriculum is a vital component of primary education in England, designed for pupils aged 7 to 11. It builds on pupils’ knowledge from Key Stage 1. It helps prepare them for Key Stage 3. The curriculum covers biology, chemistry, and physics to help pupils understand the world. It encourages scientific enquiry and learning through hands-on activities. Pupils apply what they learn in everyday life.
At HM Tutors, we offer fun lessons tailored to the KS2 Science Curriculum. Our online tutors help pupils build scientific skills and grow in understanding and confidence.
Key Topics in the KS2 Science Curriculum
The KS2 Science Curriculum offers a range of topics to help students gain knowledge about the world around them.
Here is an overview of the main areas:
Living Things and Their Habitats
This unit explores living things, their classification, and how they fit into their environment. The key areas include:
- Classifying Living Things: Pupils learn how to group animals and plants based on their features, such as appearance, habitat, and diet.
- Habitats and Adaptation: This topic shows how living things adapt to their environments, like deserts and the deep sea.
- Food Chains and Ecosystems: Students understand how energy flows through ecosystems via food chains and food webs.
- Life Cycles and Reproduction: Understanding the stages in the life cycles of mammals, birds, amphibians, and insects.
The Human Body and Health
This topic focuses on how the body works and maintaining good health. It includes:
- The Circulatory System: Learning about the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- The Digestive System: How food breaks down and the body absorbs nutrients.
- The Nervous System: How the brain, spinal cord, and nerves control body functions.
- The Skeletal and Muscular Systems: How bones and muscles work together for movement.
- Nutrition and Exercise: Understanding why a balanced diet and exercise are essential for staying healthy.
Materials and Their Properties
This section focuses on materials and their properties. Key areas include:
- States of Matter: Pupils learn about solids, liquids, and gases, and how they change through processes like melting, freezing, and evaporation.
- Properties of Materials: Exploring properties like conductivity, magnetism, and solubility.
- Reversible and Irreversible Changes: Investigating changes like rusting, burning, and dissolving.
- Mixtures and Separation: Methods such as filtration, sieving, and evaporation to separate substances.
Forces and Motion
This topic covers basic physical concepts, including:
- Gravity: How gravity pulls objects towards Earth.
- Friction and Resistance: How friction and air resistance affect motion.
- Magnetism: How magnets attract and repel.
- Pulleys, Levers, and Gears: How simple machines make work easier.
Electricity and Light
This unit covers electricity and light, including:
- Electric Circuits: How circuits work, including series and parallel circuits.
- Conductors and Insulators: Materials that allow or block electricity.
- Light and Shadows: How light travels and creates shadows.
- Reflection and Refraction: How light bends and bounces.
Earth and Space
This topic covers space and Earth, including:
- The Solar System: Learning about planets, moons, and other space objects.
- Day and Night: How Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
- The Phases of the Moon: Understanding how the Moon changes shape.
- The Earth’s Structure: Learning about Earth’s layers, such as the crust, mantle, and core.
How We Teach KS2 Science at HM Tutors
Interactive Science Lessons
We ask questions, discuss ideas, and use real-life examples. Our lessons help students improve their understanding by observing, predicting, and experimenting. This builds their scientific knowledge and learning skills.
Practical Science Experiments
We use fun activities to bring science to life. Students try experiments to explore natural things like sound, magnetism, and how materials change. These activities help students see science in action.
Use of Modern Technology
We use digital tools such as animations, quizzes, and simulations. Online resources, worksheets, and science updates help students stay informed. These tools help them understand science better.
Regular Assessments and Feedback
We assess students’ progress through quizzes and feedback. This helps students understand science concepts better and grow their scientific vocabulary, ensuring they make steady progress in their learning.

Why Choose HM Tutors for KS2 Science?
Qualified Tutors
- Our tutors are experts in primary science. They have a deep knowledge of science KS2 teaching and know how to make lessons clear and engaging.
Personalised Learning
- Every child learns in their own way. We adjust our curriculum map to match your child’s pace, helping them build a strong understanding and fill any knowledge gaps. Whether it’s biology, physics, or chemistry, our approach ensures effective learning.
Fun Science Activities
- We make science exciting with hands-on activities. Students engage in tasks like drawing, model-making, and interactive learning. These science activities help them understand scientific concepts and develop important skills.
Encouraging Scientific Enquiry
- We promote scientific enquiry in every lesson. Students explore and ask questions, building their investigative skills through real-world examples and experiments.
Flexible Learning
- We offer both online and in-person lessons, so students can choose what suits their schedule best. We integrate technology to make learning more engaging, effective, and fun.
Benefits of Learning KS2 Science with HM Tutors
HM Tutors for KS2 Science brings many benefits:
- Builds Knowledge and Confidence: Our method helps students understand science easily.
- Improves Thinking and Problem-Solving: Hands-on learning lets students think clearly and solve problems.
- Prepares for Future Learning: A strong KS2 science base sets up success in Key Stage 3.
- Sparks Interest in STEM: Early science learning helps students enjoy science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Enrol Today: Give Your Child the Best Start in Science
Investing in your child’s science education is vital. At HM Tutors, we provide engaging, high-quality and effective science lessons that help students grow key skills.
How to Sign Up for KS2 Science Lessons
Signing up is simple. Visit our singup section, fill out the form, or get in touch to discuss your child’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Key Stage 2 Science curriculum?
A: The Key Stage 2 Science curriculum covers biology, chemistry, and physics, helping children aged 7-11 understand the world. It includes topics like living things, the human body, and forces.
Q: How does HM Tutors make science fun for kids?
A: At HM Tutors, we use interactive lessons, fun experiments, and modern technology to make science engaging and exciting for children. We encourage active participation and curiosity.
Q: Can my child learn KS2 Science online?
A: Yes! We offer both online and in-person lessons. Our flexible approach means your child can choose the format that suits them best, all while still enjoying engaging, hands-on activities.
Q: How do you assess my child's progress in science?
A: We regularly assess students through quizzes and feedback, helping them understand where they’re excelling and where they can improve. This ensures steady progress in their science learning.
Q: Why should I choose HM Tutors for KS2 Science?
A: Our qualified tutors provide personalised lessons, tailored to your child’s pace. With engaging activities and a focus on scientific enquiry, we help build strong foundations for future learning.
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