SCIENCE

Philosophy and Ethos

We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes. Through the programmes of study in the National Curriculum science document children will acquire and develop these skills throughout their Primary years.

We believe that science promotes communication in a specific and precise language involving mathematical and logical thinking. It allows children to develop ways of finding out for themselves and gives them practice in problem solving.

As their knowledge and understanding increases and they become more proficient in selecting and using scientific equipment and collating and interpreting results they will become increasingly confident in their growing ability to come to conclusions based on real evidence. Science fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non living. It allows children to develop original ideas and a questioning attitude.

In science, pupils are encouraged to be open- minded and to try and make sense of what they see and find out.

Statement of intent for Science

To positively encourage the development of a questioning attitude, original ideas, respect and understanding about the universe and everything within it.

Stimulating curiosity and embedding the science process of enquiry to ask and answer questions.

To stimulating curiosity and embed the science process of enquiry to ask and answer questions about the universe and everything within it. Through the delivery of a well planned progressive, practical and engaging Science curriculum positively encourage the development of a questioning attitude and original ideas.

To encourage a sense of scientific enquiry and curiosity and develop a systematic approach to investigating the natural and physical world. The major emphasis is on first-hand experiences supported by reading and research.

Implementation

The process of scientific enquiry is at the heart of the Science curriculum.

Through an engaging curriculum children develop and refine their scientific skills as they progress through Kingsfleet.