Curriculum Rationale

‘Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world.’ 

At Birkwood Primary School, we have designed our science curriculum with the intent that our children will develop an in-depth understanding of the world around them. We aim for our children to develop a rich understanding of scientific vocabulary, which in turn will allow them to think, talk and act like scientists. This will prepare our children to apply their conceptual understanding to life in an increasingly scientific and technological world.

Our curriculum has been designed to provide our children with many opportunities to develop practical enquiry skills to engage with the world in a scientific way. We provide a range of hands-on experiences to promote engagement and this presents opportunities for our children to discuss and question the world around them. This promotes the development of important skills including observation, prediction, problem solving, decision making, communication and critical thinking; all vital for skills to prepare our children for later life.  

At Birkwood, our children will develop their confidence and understanding of scientific investigations and the world around them. They will become resilient, independent and curious scientists who ask questions to develop their understanding. Our children will be able to communicate their ideas and findings using appropriate scientific terminology and have an awareness of the full range of scientific careers and pathways available to them and will be keen to pursue STEM subjects at secondary school. 

 

Science Long Term Overviews

Knowledge Organisers

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6