Science Intent

At East Boldon Junior School our aim is to be the best Scientists that we can be by challenging pupils to develop a complex knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. We value our school family and ensure that our Science curriculum is inclusive and meaningful so all pupils may experience the joy of science and make associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom. By creating these opportunities in Science, we encourage pupils to prepare to be challenged and appreciate how new knowledge and skills can be fundamental to solving arising global challenges.

Science Implementation

Science is taught with essential knowledge and skills are revisited with increasing complexity, allowing children to revise and build on their previous learning. A range of engaging recall activities promotes frequent pupil reflection on prior learning, ensuring new learning is approached with confidence. The Science in action strand is interwoven throughout, to make the concepts and skills relevant to pupils and inspiring for future application. Cross-curricular links are included throughout each unit, allowing pupils to make connections and apply their science skills to other areas of learning. Key vocabulary is introduced to children at the start of each lesson giving them a wider knowledge of the subject that they are learning. Each unit is based on one of the key science disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Lessons are taught both inside and outside the classroom providing children with hands-on everyday life experiences. Science is taught once per week for approximately 1 and a half hours.

Science Impact

By implementing a hands-on interactive science curriculum children should leave East Boldon Junior school equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to succeed in science at Key stage 3. They will have the necessary tools to confidently and meaningfully question and explore the world around them and critically and analytically experience and observe phenomena. Pupils will understand the significance and impact of science on society

"The greatest discoveries of science have always been those that forced us to rethink our beliefs about the universe and our place in it." - Robert L. Park

"The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them." - William Lawrence Bragg

 

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