Science

At East Farleigh Primary School, we are committed to providing a comprehensive and engaging science education that fosters curiosity and a deep understanding of the natural world. We follow the 'New' Kent Science Scheme (2024), which ensures a rigorous and inspiring curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our pupils.

Our Science Vision

Our vision is to nurture scientific thinkers who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to explore, question, and understand the world around them. We believe in developing a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for science through hands-on learning experiences and practical investigations.

Key Features of Our Science Curriculum

1. Hands-On Learning:

We emphasize practical, hands-on activities that allow children to experiment, observe, and draw conclusions. This approach helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while making learning enjoyable and memorable.

2. Enquiry-Based Approach:

Our curriculum encourages an enquiry-based approach, where children are guided to ask questions, conduct experiments, and explore scientific concepts in depth. This method promotes independent learning and a deeper understanding of scientific principles.

3. Progression of Skills:

The Kent Science Scheme ensures a clear progression of skills and knowledge from Early Years through to Key Stage 2. Each year builds on previous learning, allowing pupils to develop a solid foundation and advance their scientific understanding systematically.

4. Cross-Curricular Links:

We integrate science with other subjects to provide a holistic learning experience. For example, mathematical skills are applied in data collection and analysis, while literacy skills are enhanced through writing reports and presenting findings.

5. Outdoor Learning:

Our outdoor spaces, including the forest school area and biodiverse garden, provide unique opportunities for environmental science and ecological studies. Children engage with nature firsthand, fostering a love for the environment and a practical understanding of scientific concepts.

6. Use of Technology:

We utilise modern technology to enhance science learning. Digital microscopes, interactive whiteboards, and data logging equipment are just some of the tools that help bring science to life in our classrooms.

7. Real-World Connections:

We strive to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Through partnerships with local organizations, guest speakers, and field trips, children see how science is used in everyday life and various professions.

Topics Covered

Our science curriculum covers a wide range of exciting topics, including:

• Plants and Animals: Exploring the diversity of life, life cycles, and habitats.

• Materials and Their Properties: Investigating different materials, their uses, and physical properties.

• Forces and Magnets: Understanding the effects of forces and the properties of magnets.

• Light and Sound: Learning about sources of light and sound, and how they travel.

• Electricity: Exploring electrical circuits, conductors, and insulators.

• Earth and Space: Studying the solar system, phases of the moon, and the Earth’s rotation.

We are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their starting point, can access and enjoy our science curriculum. Differentiated instruction, additional support, and enrichment opportunities are provided to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Progression of Knowledge & Skills & the 'Ten Big Ideas'

Knowledge and skills have been carefully placed across the units and years with sequential component knowledge clearly broken down into steps and composite tasks. Although they are taught together, there is clarity about which knowledge is disciplinary and which is substantive.

There is a brand-new section: 'Ten Big Ideas', which is underpinned by key concepts. As pupils move through the scheme, they will build comprehensive schemata for each of these big ideas, so that new information connects with prior knowledge and can be committed to long-term memory.

Science

Our Science Vision

Key Features of Our Science Curriculum

Topics Covered

Progression of Knowledge & Skills & the 'Ten Big Ideas'

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