Science

We are Scientists!

At St Paul’s Primary School, we want all of our children to have a clear understanding of the world in which they live.   Children will be aware of how our planet needs to be looked after, now and in the future.  We want children to understand the importance science plays in this global view of the world and the impact that it has on our everyday lives.  Children are encouraged to be curious and ask questions.  Through asking ‘what if’ questions, they will be able to plan and carry out their own scientific enquiries.  Finding their own answers is a powerful and inspiring means of learning.  Our science curriculum focus, begins with local study, the wider community, country and the world.  Children learn about scientific discoveries made by a diverse community of scientists, both past and present, which include women and those from different countries and cultures.

Our science curriculum aims to create and nurture a sense of awe and wonder about the world around us. New ideas and concepts are explored through first-hand, practical experiences which encourage the children to ask questions and rationalise their thoughts with reasoned explanations. Through investigation and experimentation, children develop key scientific skills such as making predictions, planning their own investigations, recording observations, presenting and analysing data and evaluating their results.

Our curriculum explores topics such as 'animals, including humans', 'living things and their habitats' and 'plants' as well as 'forces', 'light', 'sound', 'Earth and space' and 'electricity'.

To support our teaching in Science we use the Plan Bee scheme to ensure the children's acquisition of knowledge and skills is progressive with time to embed new learning.  Wherever possible, links are made across other curriculum areas to enable children to be fully immersed in their learning. We also make good use of the school grounds and the environmental area. The children have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of their own environment which includes our wild area and pond.