Science
Intent
The curriculum is designed to provide all children with the scientific knowledge and skills that they need for secondary school and for life.
The nature and processes of science are firmly embedded within the National Curriculum content of biology, chemistry and physics topics. The end points in each of these topics are broken down into manageable chunks of knowledge and skills which build upon prior learning.
Our Science curriculum enables all children to work scientifically so that they may apply their knowledge whilst making observations, predicting, using equipment, conducting experiments and explaining concepts confidently.
Pupils build up key fundamental knowledge and concepts and are encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and understanding of how Science can be used to explain the world around them. At St. Margaret’s Anfield, Science is celebrated in a variety of ways. In order to stimulate children’s interests and curiosity.
Implementation
At St. Margaret’s Anfield, through creating a positive, can-do attitude to Science within classrooms, children understand that they are capable of achieving high standards. Our approach to the teaching and learning of Science involves quality first teaching of the Science National Curriculum objectives, keeping ‘Working Scientifically’ at the heart of every Science topic we teach throughout school.
We use the National Curriculum as our progression document to build upon the learning and skill development of previous years.
We use many informal methods throughout our teaching, such as quizzes at regular intervals throughout the year ensure that: past topics are revisited and knowledge is embedded; misconceptions are addressed within the topic; and current topic knowledge is repeated.
Impact
At St. Margaret’s Anfield, all children will make good progress in Science. Knowledge and understanding will be secured and embedded so that children are able to achieve a potential career in Science. We are committed to widening our pupils’ knowledge and cultural capital and we strive to give our children experience of Science throughout and beyond the curriculum. Through our curriculum and enhancements, children have first-hand experience of how Science has changed our lives, and are encouraged to be responsible for being the change.
