• Age groups: 4-7s
• Subjects: Design & technology, Mathematics, Science, PSE
• Topics: Waste

England

Maths

Number – number and place value

Pupils should be taught to:

·         count to and across 100, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any given number

 

Number – addition and subtraction

Pupils should be taught to:

·         add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero

 

Statistics

Pupils should be taught to:

·         interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables

·         ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity

·         ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data.

 

Science

Working scientifically

During years 1 and 2, pupils should be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:

·         asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways

·         identifying and classifying

·         using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

·         gathering and recording data to help in answering questions.

 

Everyday materials

Pupils should be taught to:

·         distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made

·         identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock

·         describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

·         compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties.

 

Design and technology

Evaluate

·         explore and evaluate a range of existing products

 

PSHE

Living in the wider world

Pupils should have the opportunity to learn:

·         What improves and harms their local, natural and built environments and develop strategies and skills needed to care for these (including conserving energy)

·         To research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events that are of concern to them and offer their recommendations to appropriate people 

·         That they have different kinds of responsibilities, rights and duties at home, at school, in the community and towards the environment; to continue to develop the skills to exercise these responsibilities 

 

Scotland

Mathematics

Information Handling – Data and analysis

I can collect objects and ask questions to gather information, organising and displaying my findings in different ways. MNU 0-20a

I can match objects, and sort using my own and others’ criteria, sharing my ideas with others MNU 0-20b

I have explored a variety of ways in which data is presented and can ask and answer questions about the information it contains. MNU 1-20a

I have used a range of ways to collect information and can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way using my own and others’ criteria. MNU 1-20b

 

Sciences

Materials

Properties and uses of substances

 

Through creative play, I explore different materials and can share my reasoning for selecting materials for different purposes. SCN 0-15a

Through exploring properties and sources of materials, I can choose appropriate materials to solve practical challenges.  SCN 1-15a

 

Social studies

People, place and environment

I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and can encourage others to care for their environment. SOC 1-08a

 

Technologies

Technological developments in society and business

Impact, contribution and relationship of technologies on business, the economy, politics and the environment

To help care for the environment, I reduce, re-use and recycle the resources I use. TCH 0-06a

I can take appropriate action to ensure conservation of materials and resources, considering the impact of my actions on the environment. TCH 1-06a

 

Craft, design, engineering and graphics

Exploring uses of materials

I can recognise a variety of materials and suggest an appropriate material for a specific use. TCH 1-10a

 

Wales

 

Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity

Range

Through the Foundation Phase, children should be given opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding through being involved in a range of experiences including:

·         Activities that allow them to use their senses, to be creative and imaginative

·         Activities that allow them to begin to understand how they can protect the environment and become environmentally friendly in their everyday lives

 

Mathematical development

Developing numerical reasoning

Identifying processes and connections

·         Select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use

·         Select and use relevant number facts and mental strategies

Represent and communicate

·         Use everyday and mathematical language to talk about their own ideas and choices

Review

·         Interpret information presented in charts and diagrams and draw appropriate conclusions

 

Using data skills

Collect and record data; present and analyse data; interpret results

·         Sort and classify objects using one criterion

·         Record collections using marks, numbers or pictures

·         Make lists and tables based on data collcted

·         Gather and record data from:

o   Lists and tables

o   Diagrams

o   Block graphs

·         Extract and interpret information from lists, tables, diagrams and graphs

 

Knowledge and understanding of the world

Range

Throughout the Foundation Phase children should be given opportunities to

·         Work on their own and in pairs and small groups.

 

Places and people

Children should be given opportunities to:

·         Recognise how people’s actions can improve or damage the environment

 

Myself and non-living things

Children should be given opportunities to:

·         Experiment with different everyday materials and use their senses to sort them into groups according to simple properties

 

Skills

To experience the familiar world through investigating the indoor and outdoor environment, children should be encouraged to be curious and find out by:

·         Exploring and experimenting

·         Thinking about questions and then asking them and listening to the answers

·         Investigating sources and issues

·         Making observations and measurements and keeping records

·         Making comparisons and identifying similarities and differences

·         Communicating observations and measurements

·         Describing what they have found out and offering simple explanations

      

Northern Ireland

 

Mathematics and Numeracy

Number

Understanding number

Pupils should be enabled to:

·         Count a variety of objects

 

Sorting

Pupils should be enabled to:

·         Explore freely properties of a range of materials and one/two/three property collections, respond to questions about the arrangements;

 

Personal development and mutual understanding

Mutual understanding in the local and wider community

Pupils should be enabled to explore:

·         Learning to live as a member of a community

 

Handling data

Collecting, Representing and Interpreting Data

Pupils should be enabled to:

·         collect data, record and present it using real objects, drawings, tables, mapping diagrams, simple graphs and ICT software;

·         discuss and interpret the data;

·         extract information from a range of charts, diagrams and tables.