Science
Science
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.
Latest Science posts from Instagram
Year 2 went to London Zoo! This trip supports their science learning ‘Humans and other Animals.’ The children loved seeing a range of different animals and will now get to work classifying them, learning about their similarities and differences. #science #keepconnected
Oct 5
Thank you to all of our lovely families who came to support our families in class science session. #keepconnected
Jul 13
Families are welcome in class to come and see what we have been learning about in science this half term. Year 1 - Tree classification, Year 2 - Animal Classification, Year 3- Plant classification, Year 4 - Exploring Circuits, Year 5- Classification of Materials, Year 6 - Light! All welcome! #keepconnected
Jul 3
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.
Jun 18
Year 2 compared desert and polar habitats in science today. 🌵 🐋 🐪 🧊 They learnt what features animals have to help them survive in the different habitats.
Jun 18
Science in the Oasis! Year 3 were classifying different types of flowers today. #keepgreen
Jun 7
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! 🎥
Jun 4
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
Mar 17
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.
Mar 16
Year 2 made Tornadoes today! 🌪️ Science week was a lot of fun at Gainsborough this week. #scienceweek2024
Mar 15
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
Mar 7
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