Why do we teach Science?
At Flushing School, we aim to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity in Science.
We recognise the significance of Science in our everyday life and we want our pupils to understand the world they live in today. We want them to be equipped with knowledge and skills to understand the use of science in their future.
How is Science taught at Flushing?
We follow the National Curriculum, which outlines the content that will be covered by each year group. The school uses the Plymouth Science scheme to support planning. We plan a two-year rolling overview to match our mixed year groups. Units of work are planned to create engaging experiences. Lessons build on previous knowledge, are clearly sequenced and create connections with new knowledge, making it meaningful. Time is given to practical work and the development of working scientifically skills. Wider opportunities are offered to work collaboratively with the community and to engage in trips and visits which support learning.. All children will experience learning in our beautiful local environment.
What is the purpose and impact of Science?
We want every child to flourish at Flushing School and in our world. We create positive attitudes and experiences for our young scientists. The impact of our Science will ensure that all pupils:
- Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through specific discipline of biology, chemistry and physics.
- Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer specific questions about the world around them.
- Are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future and to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.
- Are inspired by their learning and the study of the work of scientists, develop enquiring minds.