Learning To Become A Scientist

Science

Intent

• The ability to think independently and raise questions about working scientifically and the knowledge and skills that it brings.
• Confidence and competence in the full range of practical skills.
• Excellent scientific knowledge and understanding which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations.
• Scientific enquiry skills to be embedded in each topic throughout the school to allow the children to build upon prior knowledge.
• The ability to undertake practical work in a variety of contexts.
• Have a clear understanding of the jobs available from science specialisms.

Implementation

• Knowledge organisers which outline knowledge (including vocabulary) which all Pupils need to learn.
• A cycle of lessons for each subject, which carefully plans for progression and depth.
• Planning differentiated by year group in or mixed age classes.
• Challenging questions for pupils to apply their learning.
• Trips and visits from experts who enhance the learning experience and give them examples of possible jobs in science.
• Investigative learning including exciting experiments and practical child-led work.
• Cross curricular consolidation and links with all subjects to deepen the learning.

Schemes

• Chris Quigley Essential Curriculum Milestones.

Impact

• A strong understanding of scientific vocabulary.
• They are given a strong understanding of the world around them acquiring specific skills and knowledge.
• An understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world.
• An understanding of the uses and implications of Science, today and for the future.
• Confidence in being resilient, discussing their learning and raising questions.
• To develop and use a range of skills including observations, planning and investigations.
• All children make good or better progress.