SCIENCE

We ensure high standards of teaching and learning in science and implement a curriculum that is progressive throughout the school. The science topics are organised into year groups and designed around the statutory requirements for Primary Science and provides full coverage of the National Curriculum. At the start of each topic, teachers take time to find out what our children already understand and want to find out to inform the lessons they plan.

 

Through teacher modelling and questioning, we want our children to wonder and be amazed by the world around them as we recognise that our children sometimes lack experience. Key scientific language is modelled and taught throughout lessons enabling our children to be familiar with and use vocabulary accurately. We are committed to providing exciting, hands-on, and practical experiences for all children at Fenstanton. In turn, this will help promote independent learning, curiosity and a love for enquiry and knowledge.

 

Teachers are also encouraged to plan educational trips to enhance our children’s learning experience when possible. Once a year, the whole school works off a timetable and participates in a ‘Science/STEM week.’ A theme runs across the school, with children investigating a Science/STEM theme or question. This enables children to immerse themselves in science and its vocabulary. They will learn about scientists, make real life links and work through the steps of a scientific investigation. At the end of the day, all classes share their findings in an assembly.

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Implementation by Key Stage.

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