Science

Sitwell Infant School Science Curriculum Map

Curriculum Map Science 2023-2024.docx.pdf

Intent

In Early years, science is taught through the children learning about the world around them in their learning through play. The Scientific area of learning is concerned with increasing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of our world, and with developing skills associated with science as a process of enquiry. It will develop the natural curiosity of the child, encourage respect for living organisms and the physical environment and provide opportunities for critical evaluation of evidence.
Provide children with the ability to 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 enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
Be equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
Develop the essential scientific enquiry skills to deepen their scientific knowledge.
Use a range of methods to communicate their scientific information and present it in a systematic, scientific manner, including I.C.T., diagrams and charts.
Develop an enthusiasm and enjoyment of scientific learning and discovery.

Implementation

Children are encouraged to ask their own questions and be given opportunities to use their scientific skills and research to discover the answers. This curiosity is celebrated within the classroom.
Planning involves teachers creating engaging lessons, using resources to aid understanding of conceptual knowledge. Teachers use precise questioning in class to test conceptual knowledge and skills, and assess children regularly to identify those children with gaps in learning and address.
Working scientifically skills are embedded into lessons to ensure these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching.

Impact

A fun, engaging science education that provides children with the foundations for understanding the world. Our engagement with the local environment ensures that children learn through varied and first hand experiences of the world around them. So much of science lends itself to outdoor learning and so we provide children with opportunities to experience this. Through their learning children have the understanding that science has changed our lives. Children learn the possibilities for careers in science as a result of our community links and connection with national agencies such as the STEM association.

Working Scientifically

Enquiry Skills Poster.pdf

Our Science curriculum provides children with the opportunity to carry out practical investigations that help them to develop their scientific skills. We refer to these skills as working scientifically and enquiry skills. Please see the enquiry skills guide attached for your own reference. The children are familiar with the symbols and practise each skill regularly within their Science sessions.

Science Glossary

Our SIS Science Glossary of Terms.pdf

National Curriculum

Science Primary Curriculum.pdf

Science

Sitwell Infant School Science Curriculum Map

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Working Scientifically

Science Glossary

National Curriculum

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