SCIENCE
Our Science subject lead is Mrs Crooks
INTENT
North Frodingham Primary School endeavours to deliver a high-quality science education through:
- Understanding The World and the Characteristics of Effective Learning in the EYFS and the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics in Key Stages 1 and 2.
- North Frodingham Primary School believes that children should be encouraged to explore diversity and the mysteries of the World, that they should develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about the World around them and that children should be equipped with the skills they will need throughout their lives.
- Our children are encouraged to achieve their full potential through challenge and will build a body of key scientific knowledge, concepts and specialist vocabulary.
- North Frodingham Primary School believes that children learn best through practical experiences; ‘Working Scientifically’, is embedded in our curriculum and focuses on the key features of scientific enquiry.
IMPLEMENTATION
Science lessons are taught using the Rising Stars framework from the EYFS to Year 6. This covers all areas of the science Programmes of Study and the key features of scientific enquiry.
In the EYFS, an ‘Investigation Station’, and regular Outdoor Learning sessions contribute towards the children’s development of foundation skills, concepts and vocabulary.
A progression of skills, including, ‘Working Scientifically’, has been mapped foreach year group and is used to ensure that children have opportunities to improve their work and progress further.
Science week is celebrated each year and the curriculum is enhanced further through a range of educational trips, visitors including STEM ambassadors, theatre companies and use of our local area.
A STEM committee has been established and meets regularly.
IMPACT
Through our Science curriculum all our pupils develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of biology, chemistry and physics. All pupils develop an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through the different types of scientific enquiry. The STEM committee ensures that children can also apply their mathematical and technological skills to their understanding of science. Outcomes for each child are recorded at the end of a unit of work and regularly throughout the year and analysed for next steps. Science Progression
We are very proud to have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) which is awarded to schools to celebrate their commitment to excellence in science leadership, teaching and learning.
EARLY YEARS
In the Early Years Foundation Unit, the following applies to the children’s learning:
Understanding The World
This involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community. The frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them – from visiting parks, libraries and museums to meeting important members of society such as police officers, nurses and firefighters. In addition, listening to a broad selection of stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems will foster their understanding of our culturally, socially, technologically and ecologically diverse world. As well as building important knowledge, this extends their familiarity with words that support understanding across domains. Enriching and widening children’s vocabulary will support later reading comprehension.
ELG: The Natural World
Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants;
Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class;
Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter.
Working Scientifically Skills - Characteristics of Effective Learning
Engagement - Playing and Exploring
Motivation - Active Learning
Thinking - Creative and Critical Thinking
Workshop with JP Developers
Imaging Partners workshop
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