Science

At SpetisburyPrimary School we provide our pupils with a science curriculum which prepares them for the 21st Century. Our Science curriculum includes the biology, physics and chemistry strands. Pupils develop their understanding of scientific concepts, gain scientific knowledge, understand different methods of scientific enquiry and make links between processes and outcomes.  Children are helped to understand the significance of Science now and in the future. A range of skills are taught through Science lessons including comparing and classifying into groups; planning a test; carrying out the planned test; evaluating how well the test went (and how to improve next time); recording and analysing data; and observing change over time. 

Pupils begin their science learning journey in Reception where guided exploratory play is key to developing enquiring minds. Working scientifically skills are embedded throughout the curriculum to enable our pupils to understand the value of science in context.

Science knowledge at Spetisbury is built on through our primary school as topics are revisited throughout a child’s primary school life. Pupils learn about natural phenomena and the world around them. Some topics covered and revisited are: Animals including Humans, Living Things and their Habitats, Plants, Materials, Forces and Electricity. We follow the National Curriculum as a basis and then provide further opportunities for our pupils through workshops, educational visits and clubs.

We want Science to spark children’s enthusiasm for the subject even further through workshops, assemblies and a range of science enquiries in lessons.