Science

Our Science curriculum provides the foundation for the understanding of the physical and biological aspects of the world. We use it as a bridge between many subjects so that it contributes to a broad and balanced, rigorous, relevant and enjoyable curriculum.

We aim to encourage all of our children to see themselves as scientists, by providing them with opportunities to work scientifically and to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. During lessons, they will carry out a range of scientific enquiries that will help them to answer the scientific questions they have about the world around them. In doing this, they will develop their skills of prediction, observing over time, pattern seeking, identifying, classifying, grouping, fair testing and drawing inference from evidence.

The Programmes of Study laid down in the National Curriculum, along with close liaison with schools in our pyramid and ongoing assessment, allow us to maintain continuity and progression across phases.

Science Curriculum Map
 
Please find below the whole school curriculum map for science which sets out the topics and objectives covered in each year group.
Whole School Science Days
 
As a way to help the children to understand the importance of science to the world in which we live, we have arranged 'Science Days'. These have allowed the children to explore further some key ideas and areas.
The focus of these days has varied over the years to fit with events that are taking place in the world around us. We have been part of the Tim Peake Rocket Seed Challenge, we have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and this year we celebrated British Science Week.
The children took part in a number of activities within their classes to consider the theme of Change and Adapt. There were amazing facts of the day, investigations and challenges. The children had lots of fun predicting, observing and discussing their findings. Children used their Forest School sessions to think about how plants change and adapt to the seasons, while children in Year 2 made links with their work on habitats to consider how animals and plants adapt to their environment. They also took part in the NFU live lesson looking at life on a farm and biodiversity within the farm. The Year 4 children took part in a project arranged across schools in the area to consider how the habitat of an endangered animal could be adapted or how things could be changed in order for these animals to survive. Some of our children then had the opportunity to meet virtually with the other schools to share their projects and ideas. They all had some very interesting ideas!