What makes a good Science pupil at All Saints?

An inquisitive mind and a natural curiosity to ask questions. A desire to use the correct vocabulary when describing scientific observations and processes around them. An understanding of the different methodologies for scientific enquiry and when and how to use them. An understanding of how to record and present their observations and the various data that they have collected.

 

Why do we teach Science?

Science lessons at All Saints Catholic Primary School are designed to develop in our pupils’ curiosity about the world in which they live and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

The purpose of the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Science is to provide the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics through a high quality science education.

Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.

 

Aims of the Science curriculum

The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:

• develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines 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 scientific 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

 

 

Pupil Voice

“I like how we learn awesome facts about bugs, space and the digestive system.” – Year 4

“I loved the mould experiment and learning new things about how it grows.” – Year 6

“I like the investigations and experiments that we can do ourselves.” – Year 3

“I like when the teacher explains big words that we can use.” – Year 2

“I like it when we work together and help each other discover new things” – Year 2

“Drawing skeletons and bodies was cool!” – Year 1