Working Scientifically: Year 1 Vocabulary Cards – 16 Key Science Terms

Support pupils’ science talk and enquiry vocabulary with this set of 16 printable Working Scientifically vocabulary cards. Each card pairs a key science word with a bright, child-friendly illustration to make vocabulary visible and easy to revisit.

What’s included

• 16 full-colour landscape vocabulary cards.
• Key Working Scientifically vocabulary for early primary science.
• Child-friendly illustrations to support understanding.
• Individual PNG files supplied in a ZIP folder.
• Vocabulary included: classify, compare, different, equipment, found out, group, measure, observation, observe, predict, question, record, results, same, sort and test.

Great for

• Science working walls.
• Working Scientifically displays.
• Vocabulary banks and retrieval practice.
• Science enquiry areas.
• Talk prompts and lesson support.

Printing & use

• Download the ZIP file(s), unzip them on your device, then print the pages you need.
• Print on white paper or card for best results.
• Cut out the cards, letters, labels or display pieces as needed.
• Laminate for longer-term classroom use.

Important information

• This is a digital download. No physical item will be sent.
• Colours may vary depending on screen, printer and paper settings.
• For personal classroom or educational use only. Not for resale, sharing or redistribution.
• AI transparency: This resource may have been developed with support from AI tools during the ideas, drafting, design or illustration process. The final resource has been reviewed, edited and prepared by Primary Teacher Store before being listed for sale.