Primary school science teachers and curriculum coordinators
Planning a full year of Year 6 science lessons across multiple terms
Use cases
About
The Year 6 Science Overview mind map template from Xmind covers 9 core topics with 76 nodes, totaling 88 hours of curriculum content. It includes detailed branches such as 'Interdependence and Adaptation (12 hrs)', 'Reversible and Irreversible Changes (12 hrs)', and 'Enquiry in Environmental and Technological Contexts (12 hrs)'. This science cheat sheet organizes key concepts like 'Food chains', 'Light reflections', and 'Electrical circuits' into a structured visual framework. Designed for teachers and students, the template provides a comprehensive roadmap for Year 6 science, with specific nodes like 'Alhazen and how we see' and 'Micro-organisms and food safety' that make it a practical study aid. The layout is a radial mind map with color-coded branches for each topic, making it easy to navigate and customize in Xmind.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Year 6 students and tutors
Preparing for end-of-year science assessments or SATs revision
STEM coordinators and primary school leadership teams
Mapping cross-curricular links between science topics and other subjects
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review the Curriculum
Open the template in Xmind to explore the nine core science branches and their allocated curriculum hours.
Step 2
Customize Nodes and Lesson Details
Click on specific nodes like 'Electrical circuits' to edit content, add personal study notes, or reorder the radial branches.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Map
Save your completed science overview as a PDF or image file to distribute as a study guide for students.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 9 topics: Interdependence and Adaptation, Scientists, Micro-organisms, Reversible and Irreversible Changes, Forces in Action, Changing Circuits, More About Dissolving, Humans, and Enquiry in Environmental and Technological Contexts, with a total of 76 nodes.
Teachers can use the template to plan lessons by following the hour allocations (e.g., 12 hrs for Forces in Action) and exploring sub-nodes like 'Air resistance' or 'Investigating spinners' to structure activities and assessments.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes, change colors, and insert notes or images to customize it for your classroom or study needs.
This branch focuses on practical investigations, with nodes like 'Dandelions' and 'Burglar alarm', encouraging students to apply scientific enquiry to real-world environmental and technological problems.
Yes, each of the 9 topics ends with a 'Review and reflection' node, providing a built-in opportunity for students to consolidate their learning and assess understanding.
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