What the knowledge will be:
Science fosters a healthy curiosity about our universe and promotes the need for respecting both the living and non-living, building an understanding of the importance of sustainability.
A good understanding of science allows young people to be responsible citizens, able to understand and engage with their world in a healthy and sustainable way.
Our aim is to build upon our pupil’s natural curiosity to explore and discover the world around them. We want our pupils to feel enthused and have their love of science instilled through exciting learning opportunities.
We encourage a knowledge rich curriculum where pupils will progressively acquire and develop both substantive and disciplinary skills throughout their primary years.
The skills this curriculum area will develop:
We intend for children to have the opportunity to learn through varied systematic investigations and meaningful experiences, leading to them being equipped for life and to be able to ask and answer scientific questions about the world.
We ensure that the scientific skills are built-on and developed throughout their school life so that they can use equipment, conduct experiments, prove and disprove hypothesis and explain concepts confidently.
Lessons foster a development of vocabulary, communication, teamwork and a passion to discover more.
Why we have chosen to do it this way:
We endeavour to continually reflect on and improve our approach to science through viewing our children as scientists who reflect on their own learning, detailing the successes, their enjoyment and their ability to approach science safely.
We endeavour to ensure that our Science Curriculum empowers our students with the resilience, confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills into the next stage of their education and life experiences.