The lesson plan for What’s Happening in Science in 2025? Exciting Discoveries and Events is designed to help parents and carers explore the most important scientific breakthroughs of the year. From astronauts orbiting the Moon to robots helping in care homes, this lesson guides learners through a range of fascinating discoveries in health, space, climate, technology, and more.

This plan includes clear learning objectives, reading and discussion points, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, and creative tasks. Whether your child loves space, inventions, or the environment, there’s something to spark their interest and get them thinking deeply about how science changes the world.

The structure is flexible, allowing you to move at your own pace and focus on areas that best match your child’s curiosity and ability level. It’s ideal for Elective Home Education families looking for a ready-made lesson that fits into a larger science project or works as a one-off topic. With engaging questions and thought-provoking tasks, this resource encourages independent learning, critical thinking, and imagination — all from the comfort of home.