**Save planning time!
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Support confident science teaching while reducing planning time with these Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists for Year 5, fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum.

Designed for busy primary classrooms, these ready-to-use resources provide carefully organised spelling lists that reinforce essential scientific vocabulary throughout Key Stage 2.

By combining curriculum science vocabulary with structured spelling practice, this resource helps pupils learn, remember and confidently use the technical language needed for successful science lessons, investigations and written work.

**What’s included?
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Each year group resource contains the key scientific vocabulary pupils are expected to learn and use in that year.

The spelling lists include vocabulary from:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Working Scientifically

Each list has been carefully sequenced to support regular spelling practice, vocabulary development and confident use of scientific terminology across the school year. Designed for busy primary classrooms!

These flexible resources are ideal for:

• Weekly spelling lessons and spelling tests
• Science lesson starters
• Homework and home learning
• Independent spelling practice
• Revision activities
• Intervention and catch-up programmes
• Classroom vocabulary displays
• Assessment preparation

Simply print or share the spelling lists digitally to provide pupils with consistent vocabulary practice—without spending hours creating resources yourself.

**Why teachers choose this resource
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Developed by experienced primary teachers, these resources are designed to reduce workload while supporting high-quality science teaching.
✓ Fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum
✓ Ready to use with minimal preparation
✓ Carefully organised by year group
✓ Reinforces essential scientific vocabulary through regular spelling practice
✓ Supports science lessons, homework, intervention and assessment
✓ Encourages accurate use of subject-specific terminology in speaking and writing

**Support confident scientific communication
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A secure understanding of scientific vocabulary enables pupils to explain ideas clearly, record observations accurately and communicate their scientific thinking with confidence.

**Perfect for
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Primary school teachers
Teaching assistants
Tutors
Home educators
Parents supporting KS2 science learning

**Build a complete primary vocabulary collection
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Create a consistent approach to vocabulary development across the curriculum by combining these Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with the matching:
English Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)
Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists (Years 3–6)

Together, these resources provide a comprehensive vocabulary and spelling programme that supports literacy alongside subject-specific language, helping pupils develop confidence across English, maths and science while saving teachers valuable planning time.

Last updated: July 2026