Year 1 Science Worksheets: Free Printables and Games
There are 15 free Year 1 science printables on this page, for Year 1 children aged 5 to 6. Science sheets cover living things, materials, forces, light, sound, electricity and the Earth. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
What Year 1 science covers
Year 1 science covers plants, animals including humans, everyday materials and the seasons.
All 15 Year 1 science printables
Animal Group Trading CardsRead the cards. Then draw and label your own two.20 minAnswers
Animal Groups True or FalseMammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.10 minAnswers
Autumn Leaf CollectionCollect and name five tree leaves.
Day Length Through the YearAre summer days and winter days the same?.Answers
Garden Bird WatchLook and listen. Tick the birds you see.25 minAnswers
Material Properties HuntFind hard, soft, rough and shiny things.
Materials Match UpJoin each object to its material.15 minAnswers
Melting Snow ExperimentGuess which ice cube melts first. Then test it.Answers
Pets Needs ChecklistWhat does a pet need to stay well?.Answers
Spring Flowers SpotterSpot spring flowers on a walk and cross them off.
Weather ChartRecord the weather every day for a week.
Weather DiaryRecord the weather every day for a week.Answers
Which Material Is BestTest which material keeps the rain out.Answers
Winter Birds SpotterTick the garden birds you see.
Winter Nature Walk BingoSpot these things on a winter walk. Tick them off.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does Year 1 science cover?
Year 1 science covers plants, animals including humans, everyday materials and the seasons.
Are these Year 1 science printables free?
Yes. All 15 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 9 of the 15 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 25 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Coming from Reception? See the Reception worksheets. Heading to Year 2 next? See the Year 2 worksheets.
Last updated 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.