SCIENCE at Berrybrook
TEACHING SCIENCE IN SCHOOL
Purpose of study
A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. 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
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
WHY IS SCIENCE IMPORTANT TO OUR CHILDREN?
- Year 6
Harper - Year 3
I love when we do experiments in Science. They are so much fun.
Finley - Year 5
Science is helpful because you can learn about how to use chromatography, which will help you to be a police detective or a scientist and learn about someone’s DNA to solve crimes.
- Year 2
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WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN STUDY IN SCIENCE?
The following extracts have been taken from the National Curriculum for Key Stage One and Two children.
Please select the relevant year group for your child to view their programme of study.
working scientifically
The following extracts show the working scientifically portions of the National Curriculum.
Please select the relevant phase for your child the objectives they will be taught in this area.
british science week
British Science Week is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The next celebration will be in 2024.