At The Colleton Primary School, we believe children should acquire both scientific knowledge and skills in the specific areas of biology, chemistry and physics. Science provides children with a practical way to find reliable answers to questions that we may ask about the world around us. We encourage our children through the teaching of science to develop curiosity, co-operation, involvement, perseverance, respect and communication. We aim to provide our children with an enjoyable experience of science, making use of our outdoor space where possible, so they will develop a deep and lasting interest in the subject. This will enable them begin to appreciate the way science will affect their future on a local, national and global level.
We aim to:
Our science curriculum is taught as part of the school’s rolling programme to enable cross-curricular themes and links to be developed. To help children make connections and build on previous knowledge, the teaching of science has been linked through ‘Golden Threads’: Awe and wonder, Life (biology), Substances (chemistry), How the universe behaves (physics) and Diversity. These are revisited throughout their time at The Colleton.
Children learn through a combination of carefully planned practical experiences and investigations to work scientifically.
This begins in Foundation Stage where children start to develop their scientific understanding of the world. Through their play, they are encouraged to develop knowledge and skills that help them to make sense of the world. Knowledge is built on sequentially across our curriculum, developing scientific enquiry skills and understanding of vocabulary.
Scientific knowledge is revisited continually throughout the year whether as part of a science lesson or by making links in other subjects, creating connections and a bigger picture for the children.
This approach to the teaching of science at The Colleton results in a fun, engaging, high quality science lessons
We strive for our children to:
This is evident in the floor books each registration group create and displays. Teachers use continuously assess children’s progression of skills and knowledge during science lessons ensuring all children are supported and challenged appropriately to develop their scientific knowledge and skills and complete a summative assessment of subject knowledge and working scientifically skills at the end of every unit of work.
The subject leader regularly reviews the teaching and learning of science through discussion with pupils and colleagues during learning walks and by reviewing recorded learning.
Discovering how sound travels
Discovering the effects of friction
Finding out about air resistance