At Holy Cross, we believe in the importance of quality Science teaching to help children understand the world around them. We aim to foster children’s curiosity for the natural world so that through their learning, they continue to experience a sense of wonder for the beauty of creation and in turn, deepen their respect for it.
From communication skills to resilience in problem-solving, children develop skills in Science that will enable them to be successful across the primary curriculum and in later life. We want children to appreciate the importance of Science in their lives and recognise themselves as Scientists, both now and in the future.
In order to achieve this vision, Holy Cross deliver a high quality Science curriculum to engage every student. Scientific enquiry is at the heart of our teaching and through well-planned opportunities, children are challenged to question, predict, explore and communicate. We recognise that children’s ideas are not confined to those that adults may have predicted and encourage them to follow their own lines of enquiry, recognising that Science does not always know the answers.
Based on the National Curriculum objectives, and the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics, we have created a medium term plan, which ensures progression across the keystages and takes into account the wider world and our unique school environment. Throughout our lessons, we make the learning relevant to the children’s everyday lives and where possible, introduce them to inspirational Scientists (both historical and modern). Regular, focused assessment allows teachers to adapt their teaching in order to challenge misconceptions and build on prior learning.
Above all, we want our children to look forward to their Science lessons and leave our school as knowledgeable, skilled Scientists who may one day enjoy a career in Science.
The key, underlining concepts being taught in Science can be accessed below, all substantive knowledge is based on these.
