Science St Pauls

To encourage a healthy curiosity in our children about our universe and promote respect for the living and non-living. We believe Science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills, values and positive attitudes to learning.

We are Scientists.

Be like a Scientist. We are theory testers, experimenters, evaluators.

The Science taught in the school is based on the National Curriculum objectives and a skills progression. Pupils receive 1.5 hours of Science per week which will focus on learning Science knowledge, vocabulary and investigative skills.

We use a hands-on approach involving practical work and investigations, with the focus on skills as well as factual knowledge.

Research takes place to broaden knowledge using texts and the internet.

Role play, songs, games and quizzes are used to engage pupils.

Learning outcomes are recorded in a variety of ways including diagrams, posters, written reports, result tables, Venn diagrams.

Children discuss and debate ideas and theories.

There are frequent opportunities for pair and group activities.

Also we provide opportunities for outdoor learning, trips and visits.

Pupils are encouraged to be curious, ask questions and test theories.

Tasks emphasise the accurate use of relevant scientific vocabulary.