Science
If you have any questions regarding our Science Curriculum please speak to Sarah Hearn (Lead Learner) on 01296 488331 or email sarah.hearn@bcsglt.co.uk
Intent
At Bearbrook, we want to inspire children to question, explore and develop an understanding of the world around them. We want to provide children with a high quality science education which provides the foundations for understanding the world through scientific knowledge and skills. We believe that the purpose of education is to inspire our children to become curious learners who have the confidence to try new things and see failure as a learning opportunity. At Bearbrook, children will be given the opportunity to share and discuss their own experiences and understanding of the world, to explore this through practical, hands on science activities and then reflect on how their new learning supports or contradicts existing ideas.
Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils at Bearbrook should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena.
Implementation
At Bearbrook we understand the importance of Science and Scientific thinking and we try to weave this in to all that we do. This is particularly evident during our ‘Explore’ topic in Spring term when the children in each year group focus their learning on science and geography. Our Early Years team deliver an ‘in the moment’, child centred curriculum which is tailored to the children’s specific needs and interests. From Year 1 to Year 6, children are taught weekly science lessons which encompass the individual topic areas and curriculum objectives within each year group, including working scientifically skills. Teachers draw from a range of sources to plan high quality science lessons, including the Developing Experts scheme. Our lessons focus on hands on, practical science aided by the use of physical equipment, images, videos and EXPOLRIFY activities to help enhance children’s learning experiences. Each lesson includes opportunities to revisit prior learning through flashback style questions and the introduction of new vocabulary. In addition to this, we engage children in science through school trips, themed days and after school clubs.
