Science

Why do we teach Science?

• Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquires that help pupils to answer scientific questions about the world around them
• Are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.

Working Scientifically

• Embedded within the content of the Science curriculum
• Focus on the key features of scientific enquiry
• Enable pupils to learn a variety of approaches to answer scientific questions.
• Taught through investigation skills

Early Years – Nursery and Reception

Science is one element of the Knowledge and Understanding of the World strand. Children have lots of opportunities to explore Science outside.

Year One Science Content

• Plants
• Everyday Materials
• Seasonal Changes
• Animals Including Humans

Year Two Science Content

• Animals including humans
• Use of Everyday Materials
• Living Things and their Environment
• Plants

Year Three Science Content

• Rocks
• Animals including humans
• Light
• Plants
• Forces and Magnets

Year Four Science Content

• States of Matter
• Living Things and their Habitats
• Animals including Humans
• Sound
• Electricity

Year Five Science Content

• Properties and changes of materials
• Forces
• Earth and Space
• Animals including Humans
• Living Things and their Habitats

Year Six Science Content

• Light
• Electricity
• Evolution and Inheritance
• Animals including Humans
• Living things and their Habitats