Science
In its simplest form science is concerned with finding out about things. It involves a systematic study of the natural and physical world based on processes that lead to the drawing of conclusions. From birth children naturally investigate their surroundings; they question the world around them, experiment and draw conclusions. The steps in this process lead to a progressively deeper scientific understanding.
It is important therefore to build upon a child’s natural curiosity and to encourage a scientific approach based on a rich resource of experiences. In the primary school, it is important that many of these experiences are first-hand although the use of secondary sources of information has a part to play. The aims of the subject should be realised by all pupils, regardless of ability, gender or ethnic group.
The aims can be summarised as follows:
- To encourage a sense of interest and enjoyment in all pupils.
- To enable the acquisition of a wide range of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes
- To develop an enquiring mind and a scientific approach to solving problems.
- To explore how and why things happen
- To understand the world in which we live and develop sensitivity and respect for the environment
- To encourage safe and careful practical work
Coldfair Green Primary School | ||||||
Year Group | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
R | Understanding The World – This involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment. | |||||
1 | Animals Including Humans | Animals Including Humans | Everyday Materials | Everyday Materials | Seasonal Changes | Plants |
2 | Animals Including Humans | Living Things and Their Habitats | Everyday Materials | Everyday Materials | Plants | Living Things and Their Habitats |
3 | Animals Including Humans | Light | Rocks | Forces and Magnets | Plants | Plants |
4 | Electricity | States of Matter | Sound | Living Things and Their Habitats | Animals Including Humans | Living Things and Their Habitats |
5 | Earth and Space | Forces | Properties of Materials | Changes of Materials | Living Things and Their Habitats | Animals Including Humans |
6 | Light | Electricity | Living Things and Their Habitats | Evolution and Inheritance | Animals Including Humans | Human Relationships |