Science
BackIntent
At Wistaston Church Lane we want all children to recognise how Science exists in everyday life. We want children to notice, to be curious about and to care for the World around us. We aim to develop children’s natural curiousity through enquiry, whilst giving every child a broad understanding and knowledge base. We strive to equip children with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of Science, today and for the future. We supply them with a range of methods to communicate their scientific information and present it in a systematic, scientific manner, including I.C.T., diagrams, graphs and charts. The children’s specialist vocabulary will be extended, allowing them to use technical terminology accurately and precisely. They will be given the opportunity to apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to Science when collecting, presenting and analysing data. We encourage a respect for the materials and equipment they handle with regard to their own, and other children’s safety. We develop an enthusiasm and enjoyment of scientific learning and discovery. |
Implementation
Working Scientifically skills are embedded into lessons to ensure these skills are being developed throughout the children’s school career and new vocabulary and challenging concepts are introduced through direct teaching. We introduce seven science skills which the children develop through scientific investigation:
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Impact
At Church Lane we are all working towards our Science ‘end points’. Teachers will use these end points to work towards, and will use the children’s work and their knowledge of their class to deem whether their children have reached them. We will see progression in knowledge by comparing our ‘warm up’ and ‘hot’ tasks. At each Key Stage we build on our practical skills. Teachers will ensure that the seven skills of investigation are covered regularly. In EYFS tapestry is used to assess their investigation area, giving Key stage One teachers a greater understanding during transition of pupils knowledge base before science is taught discretely. The Science Subject Leader, alongside the SLT, will monitor the quality of teaching and learning through observations, learning walks and regular book monitoring. They will check that all knowledge coverage and that the seven skills of investigation are regularly used. |
Cultural Capital
At Wistaston Church Lane Academy, we develop the following skills to support children in becoming scientists:
- Inquisitive learning, adapting to a range of topics and building on prior knowledge.
- Increasing their curiosity and reflection when creating experiments, adapting their plans as they go.
- The ability to ensure evaluation supports hypothesis, and prior knowledge has been used to help create their set up.
- The confidence to make errors and reflect upon these and adapt their plan and articulate why their experiment didn’t support their hypothesis.
- The ability to draw upon prior knowledge from previous year groups to develop knowledge and deepen understanding.
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Science overview 2023 2024 |