Science
We aim for every pupil to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need in order to question new concepts and phenomena that occur in the world around them while gaining the motivation to seek explanations and justification for these. Pupils will be challenged within their science lessons and learn new skills that will enable them to appreciate and develop a respect for science and how it will impact them on at a personal, national and global level.
The aims of science are to enable children to:
- to build on pupils’ curiosity and sense of awe and wonder of the natural world
- to provide opportunities for investigations and practical activities to enhance pupils’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of new concepts
- to introduce pupils to higher level scientific vocabulary
- to develop pupils’ enjoyment and interest in science
- to develop pupils’ basic practical skills and their ability to make accurate and appropriate measurements and investigations
- to promote a ‘healthy lifestyle’ in our pupils
- to extend the learning environment for our pupils’ through cross curricular links and learning outside of the classroom
Science Overview of Topics to cover
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Reception |
‘All about me’ Adults/child comparison Floating/ sinking |
‘Houses and Homes’ Materials/ environments/ Electrical safety |
‘Jump into Spring’ Growing and changing |
‘Once upon a time’ Materials/ changes in materials |
‘Fantasy World’ Different environments / space |
‘Healthy me’ Health and hygiene Fitness and exercise |
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Year 1
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Materials |
Seasons (throughout the year) |
Plants |
Animals |
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These topics should be covered throughout the designated year group in this order but do not need to be restricted to specific terms. |
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Year 2
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Living things
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Animals |
Plants |
Materials |
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Year 3
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Rocks |
Forces |
Animals |
Plants |
Light |
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Year 4
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Animals |
Electricity |
Sound |
States of Matter |
Living Things |
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Year 5
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Materials |
Forces |
Life cycles |
Electricity |
Animals Changes to old age |
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Year 6
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Evolution |
Light |
Animals |
Living things |
Earth and Space |
Knowledge Organisers
Year 2
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Year 4
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Year 5
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Year 6
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