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Science

 

At Aycliffe Drive Primary School, science is all about curiosity, discovery and asking big questions about the world around us. We create a learning environment where pupils are encouraged to wonder, explore and investigate, developing perseverance, open-mindedness and a love of learning. Our science curriculum is broad, balanced and inclusive, offering all children the opportunity to deepen their understanding through hands-on investigations, practical activities and real-life experiences.

We believe that children learn science best by doing. Wherever possible, pupils are given first-hand opportunities to explore scientific ideas, test predictions and make sense of what they observe. Through this approach, children develop essential scientific skills while building confidence and excitement about their learning.

 

Our Aims

Through our science curriculum, we aim to:

· Build on children’s natural curiosity and encourage them to think scientifically when exploring problems

· Develop key scientific attitudes such as open-mindedness, perseverance, responsibility and critical reflection

· Prepare pupils for life in an increasingly scientific and technological world

· Foster a sense of care for, and appreciation of, the environment

· Build self-confidence by encouraging independent learning, while also developing teamwork and co-operative skills

· Support children in developing a progressive and secure understanding of scientific ideas as they move through the school

· Provide meaningful experiences of working scientifically and investigation

· Help children develop practical scientific skills through hands-on learning

· Ensure science is enjoyable and inspiring, nurturing a lifelong interest and enthusiasm for the subject

 

Learning in Science

Throughout their time at Aycliffe Drive Primary School, pupils are given opportunities to:

· Develop understanding through systematic enquiry, using both first-hand experiences and secondary sources where appropriate

· Use of computing to collect, store, retrieve and present scientific information

· Make links between their science learning and everyday life

· Explore scientific ideas, gather evidence and test predictions in a variety of ways

· Communicate scientific ideas and observations using appropriate scientific vocabulary

· Present findings in a range of ways, including drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, spoken explanations and written work; in Key Stage 2, pupils also use standard units of measurement and graphs to record and present data

· Understand the importance of health and safety when working scientifically and learn how to manage risks sensibly

· Learn about important scientific ideas and theories through the work of famous scientists, both past and present

 

Through science, we aim to inspire curious thinkers, confident investigators and enthusiastic learners who are excited to explore, question and understand the world around them.

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