Science
Our science curriculum aims to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and an understanding of how the scientific community contributes to the past, present and future. The curriculum aims for pupils to develop a complex knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. The scheme of work is inclusive and meaningful so all pupils may experience the joy of science and make associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom. The curriculum aims to encourage critical thinking and empower pupils to question the hows and whys of the world around them.
Our curriculum encourages:
- A strong focus on developing knowledge alongside scientific skills across biology, chemistry and physics.
- Curiosity and excitement about familiar and unknown observations.
- Challenging misconceptions and demystifying truths.
- Continuous progression by building on practical and investigative skills across all units.
- Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.
- Development of scientific literacy using wide-ranging, specialist vocabulary.
Each unit is based on one of the key science disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. The National Curriculum content has been grouped into six key areas of science to show progression throughout the school:
- Plant
- Animals, including humans
- Living things and habitats
- Materials
- Energy
- Forces, Earth and space
The curriculum utilises practical activities that aid in the progression of individual skills and provide opportunities for full investigations. Cross-curricular links are included throughout each unit, allowing pupils to make connections and apply their science skills to other areas of learning.
Science Subject Lead Miss Smith csmith@grf.unity-ed.uk