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Science
Science at Green Gates is exploratory and
investigative. Children are provided with
stimulating questions to explore, which
creates a sense of excitement and curiosity
- a fundamental aspect of science learning.
We aim to develop a passion for science and
a lifelong interest in the subject.
Intent
As a school, we aim to:
Implementation - EYFS
Support children to develop an
understanding of the process and methods In the EYFS, there are engaging, stimulating and fun
of Science by providing a range of Scientific exploratory areas of provision that run through the
enquiries, investigations and questions to whole classroom (inside and outside). Children are
help them explore the world around them;
encouraged to learn scientifically and
Develop and nurture our children’s curiosity independently; creating their own experiments
by not only following the National related to their current learning. Teachers will
Curriculum, but also following their facilitate learning through questions that will spark
questions and interests to develop a love, curiosity and in turn motivate children to explore
passion and appreciation for Science; key areas of provision.
Develop pupils’ understanding of scientific
ideas by using different types of scientific Implementation - Key Stage One / Two
enquiry to answer their own questions, Science is taught in units as a discrete subject. We
including observing changes over a period follow the ‘Thinking, Doing, Talking Science’ model
of time, noticing patterns, grouping and which focuses on the development of challenging,
classifying things, carrying out simple practical and interactive primary science lessons.
comparative tests, and finding things out Teachers enable their pupils to think and talk about
using secondary sources of information; Scientific concepts through dedicated discussion
times. They provide pupils with a wide range of
Equip children with the knowledge required
to use and implement Science today, opportunities for creative investigations and problem
tomorrow and for their futures. solving and they focus on pupils’ recording so there
is always time for practical Science.
Children are encouraged to understand how science
can be used to explain what is occurring, predict
how things will behave and analyse causes.
