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Science
Introduction:
“The important thing is to never stop questioning.” Albert Einstein
At Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires. The Scientific area of learning is concerned with increasing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of our world, and with developing skills associated with Science, encouraging inquiry-based learners.
The experience of pupils using scientific methods of investigation should develop the natural curiosity of the child, encourage respect for living organisms and the physical environment and provide opportunities to developing children’s questioning. The National Curriculum will provide a structure and skill development for the science curriculum taught throughout the school, which is linked into our knowledge-based curriculum learning. We endeavour to ensure that the Science curriculum we provide, will give children the confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills into the next stage of education and adulthood.
Science curriculum intent, implementation and impact
The intent of our Science curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more. As a result of this they will:
- 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 an enthusiasm and enjoyment of scientific learning and discovery.
Intent, Implementation and Impact table
The teaching sequence in Science
In Science, like all other subjects, we recognise the importance of the methods and practice of teaching (the pedagogy) we choose to use in enabling pupils to know more, understand more and remember more. In Science, the following approaches will be used, and be evident in pupils’ books, in order to ensure that the Science learning opportunities are as effective as possible and that pupils progress throughout the year and across year groups during their history experiences in school:
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Teaching Sequence in Science |
Big Picture: Start with what the children know, understand, are able to do and able to say. Daily Review: Revisit previous learning. |
Possible pedagogical approaches used in Science
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Behaviourism |
Direct teacher instruction; modelling of skills and techniques; demonstration; Teaching Backwards |
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Provide information and scientific concepts. |
Constructivism |
Inquiry-based learning; outdoor learning |
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Specify key vocabulary to be used and its meaning. |
Social Constructivism |
Teacher modelling; questioning; mix of individual, paired and group instruction using the Kagan 4 strategies |
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Provide opportunities for the children to investigate in a variety of contexts. |
Liberationism |
Pupil-led learning; opportunities to showcase learning; parental involvement; critical audience |
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Obtain and present evidence through observations, comparisons and collected data. |
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Assessment
We assess using materials from the Pixl website that are task-based exercises rather than test papers. Teachers record pupil’s attainment through a variety of methods such as observations, photographs, written feedback, questioning and class discussion. To ensure children have a good understanding of the components, teachers provide opportunity throughout each lesson to reflect on their learning and recall facts.
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Question 1: When light bounces off a surface, it is.. |
Tick the correct answer |
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absorbed |
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dissolved |
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reflected |
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bounced |
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Progression and vocabulary - full information
Useful websites:
BBC Bitesize Science: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q
Reach out reporter from Imperial College London: https://www.reachoutreporter.com
Activities and ideas to do science at home: https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning