Science
Science at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Intent
At Holy Family, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it deserves. We ensure that the Science curriculum we provide will give children the confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills into the next stage of their education and beyond. In conjunction with the aims of the National Curriculum, our Science teaching offers opportunities for children to develop scientific knowledge, enquiry skills and conceptual understanding.
Implementation
Through our planning, we involve problem solving opportunities that encourage children to find answers for themselves. They are encouraged to ask their own questions and are given opportunities to use their scientific skills and research to discover the answers.
Teachers use precise questioning in class to test conceptual knowledge and skills, and assess children regularly to identify those children with gaps in learning, so that all can achieve their fullest potential.
Working Scientifically’ skills are embedded into lessons to ensure that these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching. Working Scientifically’ skills are embedded into lessons to ensure that these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching. Working Scientifically’ skills are embedded into lessons to ensure that these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching.
Teachers find opportunities to develop children’s understanding of their surroundings by accessing outdoor learning and workshops with experts as frequently as possible.
Impact
We build upon the learning and skill development of the previous years. As the children’s knowledge and understanding increases, and they become more proficient in selecting, using scientific equipment (demonstrated by teachers) collating, and interpreting results, they become increasingly confident in their growing ability to come to conclusions based on real evidence.
Children learn of the possibilities for careers in science as a result of our community links and connection with national agencies such as the STEM association.
Our Science display in the hall celebrates our pupils' work and demonstrates the sequenced progression of skills and knowledge from EYFS all the way up to Year 6. Above our displays are examples of potential qualifications, apprenticeships and career paths which build on their primary Science journey.
In term 3 We ran Science photography competition. We had 4 catergories: Reception, year1 &2; year 3&4 ; year 5&6 and teachers, a winner was chosen from each, children voted for the teacher winner
During our Stargazing evening, our parents joined us as we discovered all things space.
In year 4 we had great fun in term 6 completing a stem challenge involving designing and building a vehicle that could carry a bottle of water down a ramp without breaking out of Kinex
We had a very messy and enjoyable time with our parents and teachers during our 'very' hands on science spectacular in Term 6
Electricity in Year 4
States of matter in year 4
Solid, liquid or gas?
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Digestive system in Year 4
Earth and Space in Year 6
Dissecting a heart in Year 6
Properties and Changes in Materials in Year 5
St Martin class - Year 2 - learnt all about the uses of everyday materials.
Year 2 - The life cycle of a butterfly
Year 2 - Living things and their habitats
