At Gainsborough, we want all children to develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts through a curriculum where children can explore and question the world around them.
Our knowledge-rich science curriculum enables a strong foundation to be built in the disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Practical experiences further strengthen our children’s scientific understanding, vocabulary and enquiry skills. This will ensure that our children become confident and curious scientists who have a secure basis for future scientific learning.
Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum (2014) and is carefully sequenced to enable children to build on their previous knowledge and acquire an understanding of new concepts.
In EYFS, we provide a stimulating environment where hands-on, enquiry-based activities nurture children’s curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Children in EYFS will also work scientifically by communicating their observations, making predictions and asking questions.
In Key Stage one and two, the separate disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics are taught each half term ensuring National Curriculum coverage. We have developed key questions which apply to each science unit. These key questions encourage children to think critically about their science learning and engage in deep discussions using scientific vocabulary. Each unit is also linked to a scientist who has worked in that field to supports children’s understanding of science as a career.
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Year 5 have been learning how to separate materials in science. 🧪
Year 1 have been drawing their own tables, to classify leaves, in science. They will collect and classify their leaf collection during forest school tomorrow.
Year 2 compared desert and polar habitats in science today. 🌵 🐋 🐪 🧊 They learnt what features animals have to help them survive in the different habitats.
Year 6 showcased their learning in the science topic Interdependence and Adaptation. Meet Mary Anning and Charles Darwin sharing their incredible discoveries. Well done Year 6! 🎥
Year 3 looked for ‘fizzy rocks’ in science week. They were amazed to find vinegar made the rocks fizz, this told them they had calcium in them, and they were probably from the sea. #britishscienceweek2024
Friday was fun! We raised money for Comic Relief, while exploring the wonderful world of science for #britishscienceweek Parents joined us for parents in class in Year 4. Year 4 made a paper cup telephone and learnt how sound traveled along the string.
Next week is science week. We will be making devices that tell the time. Please come and join us in class in Years 1-6, at 2.45pm on Friday 15th March. #britishscienceweek2024 #keepconnectedwithme
Come and view our BHM art. We have been learning about black scientists who have made a huge contribution to the world of science. Come and view our exhibition in the attic while you are at parents evening!
Year 1 took part in a soil investigation in science this week. They were supported by our Circular Food Economy teacher, Ana. They sampled different soils and used touch to describe how dry, grainy, soft or dry the soil was!