Science
Welcome to the Science page.
Mrs Cokell leads Science throughout school.
Our Science curriculum …
Science Learning Pathway
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.
Essential Entitlement
Year 2 were the lucky recipients of a funded trip from the Aretti Trust. We all got to go to Leighton Moss to further enhance and embed our scientific knowledge of biodiversity, living things, habitats and our local area. We completed two workshops: Looking for...
Trip to Leighton Moss – Lilian’s Hide
Year 2 were the lucky recipients of a funded trip from the Aretti Trust. We all got to go to Leighton Moss to further enhance and embed our scientific knowledge of biodiversity, living things, habitats and our local area. We completed two workshops: Looking for...
Trip to Leighton Moss – Lilian’s Tower
Year 2 were the lucky recipients of a funded trip from the Aretti Trust. We all got to go to Leighton Moss to further enhance and embed our scientific knowledge of biodiversity, living things, habitats and our local area. We completed two workshops: Looking for...
Trip to Leighton Moss – Discovering Ponds
Year 2 were the lucky recipients of a funded trip from the Aretti Trust. We all got to go to Leighton Moss to further enhance and embed our scientific knowledge of biodiversity, living things, habitats and our local area. We completed two workshops: Looking for...
Green Hub Garden designers of the future
The children were working with Groundwork and other community groups yesterday on the next phase of our outdoor development. They became garden designers for the day and came up with some brilliant ideas for developing the outdoor area behind the Venue and the...
How can we change the shape of chocolate?
How can we change the shape of chocolate? It is a hard solid that we can chew. It started off in a bar but we wanted to make a lolly. In Science, we have been learning different ways of changing the shape of materials. This week, we looked at how to heat chocolate and...
What are our body parts?
In Science, we have learnt about animal body parts including human body parts. We looked at some trickier ones including elbow, hip, knuckle, wrist and ankle. We used labels to show where these were.
Summer Walk
Year 1 have been visiting the orchard throughout the year to see how the seasons change over time. Our final observation was of Summer. Take a look!