Science teaches an understanding of the world in which we live. It aims to stimulate a child’s curiosity in finding out why things happen in the way they do. It teaches methods of inquiry and investigation to stimulate creative thought. Children learn to ask scientific questions and begin to appreciate the way science will affect their future on a personal, national and global level.
“Empowering children to shape the world of tomorrow”
International Learners Diversity & Mutual Respect Sustainability and Ecology Community and collaboration | Aspirational Leaders Responsibility and respect Creativity, innovation and curiosity Confidence and resilience | Literacy Champions Love of reading and language Confident, articulate speakers Creative and adaptive authors |
The 2014 national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
At Elmridge we encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at the school and beyond. The science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living. We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes. Throughout the programmes of study, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group. The key knowledge identified by each year group is informed by the national curriculum and builds towards identified phase ‘end points’ in accordance with NC expectations. Key skills are also mapped for each year group and are progressive throughout the school. (see separate progression table) Cross-curricular opportunities are also identified, mapped and planned to ensure contextual relevance. Children are encouraged to ask questions and be curious about their surroundings and a love of science is nurtured through a whole school ethos and a varied science curriculum.
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Elmridge Science Curriculum Overview
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Science Policy
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Elmridge Scientific Skills Progression
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National Curriculum
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Children at Elmridge are familiar with the Enquiry Type logos created by SEERIH (The Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub) and have these displayed on the classroom wall.
Enquiry Types remain consistent and progression is built through developing their enquiry skills and ways in which they demonstrate an ability to Work Scientifically. To support the children’s understanding in working scientifically, we use the child-friendly ‘I can’ statements which link back to a progression in knowledge and skill.
Below you can find the knowledge organisers for each unit within each year group for this half term. Your class teacher can provide you with a personal log-in for our science learning platform, Developing Experts.
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Autumn 2 – Animals Inc Humans – All about animals
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Spring 1 – Uses of everyday materials
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Spring 2 – Everyday Materials unit 2
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Autumn 2 – Growth
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Spring 1 – Lifecycles
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Spring 2 – Living Things
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Autumn 2 – Animals Inc Humans
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Spring 1 – Rocks
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Spring 2 – Forces and Magnets
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Autumn 2 – Living Things
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Spring 1 – Living Things – Conservation
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Spring 2 – Electricity
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Autumn 2 – Properties of Materials
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Spring 1 – Forces
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Spring 2 – Earth and Space
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Spring 1 – Living Things (Classification)
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Spring 2 – Evolution and Inheritance
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Why not try one of these great reads, with links to the science national curriculum and the EYFS area Understanding the World – Please see links relevant to EYFS, Key Stage one and two. Please share any book reviews or recommends on SeeSaw for your friends to see!
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Animals
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Plants
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Habitats and the Environment
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Materials
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Seasonal Changes
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Living things and their habitats
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Animals inc humans
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Properties and changes of materials
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Forces
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Light
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Electricity
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Earth and Space
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