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Science is exciting and full of opportunities to engage the children at all levels.  It provides the foundations for understanding our incredible world and continuously changes our lives.  We strongly believe that it is vital for the world’s future and prosperity and we want our children to be a part of that. We encourage our children to work as scientists and, through Science, we strive to create a sense of awe and wonder about the world that they live in.  We aim to create curiosity about why and how things happen, allowing children to enjoy asking and discovering answers to these big questions.  In the words of Carl Sagan, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”

  • Science is taught at least weekly.

  • At the start of each unit, children in Key Stages 1 and 2 complete a Knowledge Web so that teachers can assess the prior knowledge of the children and tailor future planning to best meet the needs of the children in their class. This is then updated with new knowledge acquired, as the unit progresses.

  • Each unit has well-sequenced, and progressive lessons. Each lesson begins with short ‘Prior Learning’ session, where children recall knowledge from weeks, months and even years before. Children will then be given an opportunity to practice new vocabulary before being taught explicit knowledge and skills, in context. Throughout the lesson, children will be given opportunities to talk with their peers and discuss thoughts and ideas about the subject. Children will then go on to complete an age-appropriate task and will be given every opportunity to develop their understanding further through our ‘Step for Depth’ challenge. Learning in science will be adapted to ensure all children experience success in their learning.

  • Children are encouraged to make links to everyday life, on a personal, national and global level; developing a love and appreciation for science.

  • All lessons have a dual Learning Intent – one for knowledge and one covering the National Curriculum Working Scientifically strands.

  • At the end of each unit (the 6th week), children in Key Stages 1 and 2 will complete an assessment task.

Children who:

  • Enjoy Science.

  • Are confident Scientists and are able to comprehend what they have learnt.

  • Can talk about the Science skills that they have used.

  • Can confidently use Scientific vocabulary.

  • Are independent learners and can use a range of skills to help them to learn.

  • Recognise the enquiry types.

  • Achieve high attainment, in line with the national standard or better.

Science Learning Journey:
 
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