Aims of the Science Curriculum

Our Science curriculum aims to enable students to problem-solve, be curious and learn about the world around them, through the exploration of big concepts and questions and enquiry-based lessons that challenge their thinking. We embed practical application and knowledge, develop scientific skills, and establish cross-curricular links to Art, Mathematics, History, Religious education, Physical Education and PSHEE.

Our curriculum develops students’ cultural capital and personal growth, by including the study of historical scientists, scientific innovations, current issues of climate change, health and lifestyle, ethics, contemporary scientists and industry applications.

It supports our school’s core values through the development of curious minds, resilience and ambition, aspirations, motivation and the courage to explore, analyse, evaluate and problem-solve.

Science Curriculum Overview

Understanding of scientific vocabulary – building habits of discussion and problem-solving to improve confidence, strengthen knowledge and highlight misconceptions.

Understanding of scientific concepts– learning about how science impacts the world around us, encouraging reading recommended texts, engaging in scientific enquiry and building schemas by linking new concepts and building on those taught in KS2.

Knowledge of the process of scientific investigations– learning the steps of scientific enquiry, in the lab and through fieldwork, including how to develop a hypothesis, and a valid method, collect and present data, and evaluate results to explain observed phenomena.

Excitement and Awe– connecting science learning and skills to other subjects and studying the impact science has on the world – past, present and future.

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