Science
The subject lead for Science is Mrs Gorczyca
What is Science?
Science is a body of knowledge which is built up through experimental testing of ideas and which is organised in a way that makes it easy to use. Science is also a methodology, a practical way of finding reliable answers to questions we may ask about the world around us.
Science Intent
At St George’s we encourage children to be inquisitive and investigative. Our key aim for science is that when children leave our school in year six, they have the skills and knowledge available to challenge ideas, be critical thinkers and become the next generation of innovators. The science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about the universe around them. We believe that science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes Throughout the programmes of study, as outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year groups, as well as the application of scientific skills. Working Scientifically skills are built-on and developed throughout children’s time at the school following our detailed progression so that they can apply their knowledge of science when using equipment, conducting experiments, building arguments and explaining concepts confidently and continue to ask questions and be curious their surroundings.
Science Implementation
Teachers create a positive attitude to science learning within their classrooms and reinforce an expectation that all children are capable of achieving high standards in science. Science will be taught in planned units which can be taught weekly or in a block depending on what is most appropriate for the topic. Planning is informed by and aligned with the national curriculum. We follow a learning challenge curriculum at St George’s and where possible in science, cross-curricular connections are planned for with strong links to other areas of our curriculum. Each unit is linked clearly to skills and vocabulary to ensure progression across topics throughout each year and across the school. Working Scientifically skills are embedded into lessons to ensure these skills are being developed through the children’s time at St George’s. The children will have access to key language and meanings in order to understand and readily apply to their written, mathematical and verbal communication of their skills. A new unit begins with children conveying what they already know as well as what they would like to find out. Through our planning, we involve problem solving opportunities where children are encouraged to find things out for themselves. Children are encouraged to ask their own questions and be given the change to use their scientific skills and research to discover new answers. The local area is also fully utilised to achieve the desired outcomes along with educational visits further afield and visitors to school. Outcomes of work are regularly monitored to ensure that they reflect a sound understanding of the key identified knowledge. The promotion and use of an accurate and rich vocabulary throughout school is planned in science. Each year we will celebrate National Science Week, providing opportunities to study a current world issue.
Science at St George's 2024-25
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Year Group |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Robin Class Nursey/Reception |
Who helps us? Materials |
How are celebrations different? Changing materials |
How does it work? Floating and sinking |
Why do they grow so tall? Growing |
Will you read me a story? Growing |
Are all heroes super? Dissolving |
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Puffin Class Year 1/2 |
Animals, including Humans Y1 & 2 NC Do living things stay the same or change?
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Materials Y2 NC How do we choose the best materials? |
Plants Y1 NC How many types of plants are there?
Science Week |
Living Things and Their Habitats Y2 NC
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Sparrow Class Year 3/4 |
States of matter Y4 NC Where do ice cubes go when they disappear? Why does it rain and hail? |
Animals, including Humans Y4 NC What do our bodies do with the food we eat? |
Sound Y4 NC How can we make different sounds? |
Science Week |
Electricity Y4 NC What can we do with electricity? |
Living Things and Their Habitats Y4 NC Are living things in danger? |
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Osprey Class Year 5/6 |
Electricity Y6 NC Can we vary the effects of electricity?
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Living Things and Their Habitats Y5 NC Do all animals and plants start life as an egg? |
Living Things and Their Habitats Y6 NC In what ways can we sort living things? |
Evolution What is evolution, how does it happen and how do scientists know? Science Week |
Materials Y5 NC How can we separate a mixture of water, iron filings, salt and sand? |
Materials Y5 NC How can we change materials reversibly and irreversibly? |
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Kestrel Class Year 6
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Living Things and Their Habitats In what ways can we sort living things? |
Electricity Can we vary the effects of electricity? |
Light Why does my shadow change length over the course of a day? |
Animals, including Humans In what ways can we sort living things? Science Week |
Evolution What is evolution, how does it happen and how do scientists know? |
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Click here to see the knowledge and skills progression of the Science Curriculum
Click here to see the Science overview for 2024-2025
Click here to see the Science school policy
Click here to read the Science Programmes of Study: Key Stage 1 and 2 National Curriculum in England
The Ogden Trust
The Ogden Trust aims to increase the uptake of physics post-16 by supporting physics education and engagement for all young people (4-18). The Trust supports schools, teachers, projects and programmes that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning.
The Science Lead attends half-termly meetings with other local schools who are part of the Ogden Trust. In doing so, St George's is given access to a wide range of resources we would otherwise not be able to gain access to such as telescopes and a planetarium. Each year, the Ogden Trust provides CPD for schools in a specific area of science and as part of this training school receives hundreds of pounds worth of new resources to support science teaching in school. Since joining the trust our space, forces and electricity resources have been renewed/improved thanks to the Ogden Trust.
Science at Home!
Follow the adventures of Marvin and Milo and have a go at home! Send us your photos on Twitter using the schools handle @georges_mossley
Science Gallery
