Science is a captivating subject that sparks curiosity about the world around us. Through hands-on investigations and engaging activities, we aim to enhance our pupils' understanding of key concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics. The purpose of studying Science is to equip students with the skills to think critically and solve problems. We strive to inspire a lifelong love of learning, encouraging our young scientists to explore, question, and discover, ultimately fostering their ability to make sense of the world we live in.

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EYFS (*)

Forces / Animals and environments

 Minibeasts / Growing flowers and plants Melting / Life Cycles (animals) Growing flowers and plants Life Cycles (plants) Light and Shadows
Y1 Seasons (covered throughout the year) Human Body and Senses Naming and describing materials Properties and uses of materials Animals - vertebrates Identifying plants and their parts
Y2 Local habitats Choosing materials Growing up (Animals and Humans) Growing seeds and bulbs Changing materials Growing healthy plants
Y3 Rocks, soils and fossils Light and shadow Forces, friction, magnets Movement and nutrition for the human body Flowering plants and growth Flowering plants life cycle
Y4 Changes of state Electricity - circuits Digestion and food chains Human impact on the environment Sound Classification of plants and animals
Y5 Forces and mechanisms Properties and uses of materials Earth and space Plant and animal life cycles Separating materials and changing materials Human growth
Y6 Classification of living things Evolution and inheritance What light does Human circulation Electricity - changing circuits Body health

 

(*) *Seasons are covered throughout the year in EYFS

Science Curriculum Documents

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