## Save planning time with ready-to-use Year 6 science vocabulary spelling lists for SATs preparation

The vocabulary has been carefully selected from the Year 6 science curriculum and is informed by the scientific terminology and concepts commonly encountered in KS2 SATs-style questions and end-of-Key-Stage assessment materials.

What’s included?

• Living Things and Their Habitats
• Animals, Including Humans
• Evolution and Inheritance
• Electricity
• Light
• Working Scientifically
• Scientific enquiry and investigation
• Observation, prediction and conclusion vocabulary
• High-frequency scientific terminology used in KS2 SATs preparation

Support confident SATs preparation

These spelling lists help pupils:

✓ Learn and retain essential scientific vocabulary

✓ Improve understanding of subject-specific terminology

✓ Interpret SATs-style science questions more confidently

✓ Communicate scientific ideas using accurate language

✓ Strengthen spelling alongside scientific knowledge

✓ Prepare for the vocabulary demands of end-of-Key-Stage assessments

Regular spelling practice helps pupils become familiar with the language used throughout the Year 6 science curriculum, making it easier to apply scientific knowledge confidently during lessons, revision and assessment.

Designed for busy Year 6 classrooms

These flexible science vocabulary spelling lists are ideal for:

• Weekly spelling lessons and tests
• Science lesson starters
• SATs revision sessions
• Homework activities
• Independent learning
• Intervention and catch-up groups
• Classroom science vocabulary displays
• Retrieval practice and assessment preparation

Why teachers choose this resource

Developed by experienced primary teachers, these spelling lists provide a practical way to reinforce scientific vocabulary while reducing teacher workload.

✓ Fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum

✓ Designed specifically for Year 6 pupils

✓ Supports SATs preparation and end-of-KS2 expectations

✓ Ready to use with minimal preparation

✓ Reinforces scientific vocabulary through structured spelling practice

✓ Suitable for classroom teaching, homework, revision and intervention

Instead of compiling science vocabulary from multiple sources or creating weekly spelling lists yourself, you’ll have one organised resource ready to support pupils throughout Year 6.

Perfect for

• Year 6 teachers
• Primary school teachers
• Teaching assistants
• SATs intervention groups
• Tutors
• Home educators
• Parents supporting KS2 science learning

Build your complete Year 6 SATs preparation collection

Support pupils across the curriculum by combining these Year 6 Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists with the matching:

Last updated: July 2026