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