What does Science look like at Sabden?

At Sabden Primary School, we aim:

• To develop pupil’s enjoyment and interest in science
• To develop pupil’s understanding of key scientific concepts and scientific skills
• To enable pupils to effectively communicate scientific ideas by using scientific vocabulary
• To develop positive attitudes which encourage collaborative learning and perseverance
• To develop pupils' awareness of how science influences and affects our everyday lives.

How do we implement Science at Sabden?

Science is taught with an emphasis on the pupils engaging in practical enquiry to support and develop their understanding of scientific concepts and skills.  Teachers try to ensure that the children’s ideas are used as a basis for enquiry. Children are encouraged to show independence and think for themselves. A range of approaches beyond fair testing are used. For example:

Raising and answering questions; observing over time; pattern seeking; identifying, classifying and grouping; comparative and fair testing (controlled investigations); research; collecting, analysing and presenting data in a variety of ways.

Children are encouraged to record their investigations in a variety of ways and use the relevant process skills which are introduced in Key Stage 1, developed in years 3 and 4, and fully utilised in years 5 and 6. This is essential if children are to be enabled to show their knowledge and understanding of a scientific concept and express themselves using the correct scientific vocabulary.

The assessment of knowledge and skills will be planned for as part of the teaching process.  At both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, the only statutory assessment for science is teacher assessment and, therefore, assessments will be recorded appropriately and some examples of work held in portfolios.  Assessment will be moderated within the school.

Science Curriculum Overview: Year A

Science Curriculum Overview: Year B