Science

Welcome to the Science page.

Mrs Cokell leads Science throughout school.

Welcome to the Science page.

Mrs Cokell leads Science throughout school.

‘ I have always lived within the local area and attended Sandylands as a child. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to be drivers of change within their local community. They should be given the knowledge and skills to challenge stereotypes and be aspirational in the field of Science. I want our children to understand that Science is everywhere, the opportunities are endless, and they have a right to question the world around them.’

Mrs Cokell

Our Science curriculum …

Knowledge

Sequenced opportunity to revisit key science knowledge…

Substantive  – facts about scientists and themes

Themes – for example … electricity, living things, materials, forces

Procedural – development of the disciplines of Science

Procedural – for example – experimenting, enquiry, testing….

Disciplinary – How the children want to develop their ideas and thoughts as a Scientist

Timetabling

Science is taught for around 90 minutes every week. Each class will have other opportunities to make links with other STEM subjects as the timetable allows during the week.

Assessment

Science is assessed by the class teacher and subject leader following our Sandylands model:

Checkpoint 1 – What do the children already know? Led by the class teacher at the start of each Science topic/lesson

Checkpoint 2 – Teacher assessment at the end of the lesson- what have the children learnt, followed up in subsequent lessons by recapping the facts and knowledge learnt so far.

Checkpoint 3 – Teacher assessed – at the end of the unit in the form of quizzes, class discussions. This allows the class teacher to understand which children need further understanding and if there any misconceptions.

Checkpoint 4 – Teacher assessed – after 4 weeks – quizzes to check what the children know and can remember.

Checkpoint 5 – Subject leader will interview groups of children to analyse what they have learnt, how they have mastered key concepts and can apply their knowledge and understanding. The subject leader will also conduct a pupil book study and look at understanding of disciplinary knowledge using set questions.

CPD for teachers

Like all subject leaders, Mrs Cokell is committed to continuing professional development in Science. She has worked alongside one of our Governors who was a High school Science teacher. She regularly supports class teachers with the planning and delivery of their Science topics, looking at ways to engage and develop children’s enthusiasm for the world of Science.