In this section of the website, you will find information about our approach to teaching Science at Esh Winning Primary School.
- The Intent provides information on the relevance of Science at Esh Winning Primary School.
- The Implementation outlines how teachers at Esh Winning Primary School teach Science across all learning stages.
- The Impact outlines what outcomes are achieved for the children at Esh Winning Primary School.
- Subject Progression outlines the learning journey that our children take through Science at Esh Winning Primary School.
- Whole School Initiatives outlines any additional information about the teaching and learning of Science at Esh Winning Primary School.
At Esh Winning Primary School we provide a high-quality science education, which provides: They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes. To see what relationships, they can conclude once they have conducted their own enquiry questions. Science in the Early Years Key focus on learning outdoors. The children are encouraged to notice what is going on in their environment, leading to the development of curiosity question. Discovering similarities, differences, patterns and change. They will be beginning to describe and explain scientific concepts. Key Stage 1 and 2 For the progression of learning, teachers create an inquisitive attitude to science learning within their classrooms. Our approach to the teaching and learning of science is seen in the following ways; Each unit of science aims to ensure that all pupils: are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. The Esh Winning Primary approach results in a fun science curriculum, that provides children with the foundations and knowledge for understanding the world. Our engagement with the local environment and local scientists, ensures that children learn through varied and first-hand experiences. Through various NUSTEM and expert workshops, children have the understanding that science has changed our lives and that it is important part of the world’s future. Children have access to positive role models within the different fields of science. At Esh Winning Primary children enjoy science, and this results in motivated learners with a passion for scientific understanding and learning. Becoming a Scientist Esh Winning Long Term Map for Science Talk about how they think the things around them might work. Start to show care and concern for the environment around them. Observe and comment on changes that are occurring to plants and animals. Can simply describe some scientific concepts, i.e. floating and sinking. Animals including humans Observing closely, using simple equipment Performing simple tests. Identifying and classifying. Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions. Gathering and recording data to help in answering question Habitats and food Observing closely, using simple equipment Performing simple tests. Identifying and classifying. Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions. Bones How we see Magnets Setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests Making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers Gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions Recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables Reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions Using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions Where we live Water Cycle Sound Setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests Making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers Gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions Reversible and irreversible change Travelling light Taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate Recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs Using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests Fossils Adaptation Taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision taking repeat readings when appropriate Recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs Using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests Reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.
Year Group
Autumn
Spring
Summer
N
Ask questions about the world around them.
Talk about simple observations that they have made.
Begin to understand changes over time. Plants and animals will grow and change.
Rec
Understand the similarities and differences between objects and living things.
Talk about the differences and similarities of their own immediate environment.
Can talk about the properties of some materials and the purposes that they have.
1
Plants
Seasons
Everyday materials
Scientific Enquiry
Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways.
2
Growing plants and animals
Staying healthy and being alive
Changing materials
Scientific Enquiry
Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways.
3
Healthy lifestyles
Light
Forces and movement
Scientific Enquiry
Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
4
Human bodies
Changes of state
Electricity
Scientific Enquiry
Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
5
Space
Materials and their properties
Life cycles
Scientific Enquiry
Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
6
Healthy heart and body
Classification
Circuits
Scientific Enquiry
Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
