Intent
At RMS, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. Our Science curriculum is 'for all'. We aim to ensure that 'all' of our children develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Underpinning this will be a developing excitement, curiosity and awe of natural phenomena. Our children will develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that will help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them. We aim to ensure all of our children are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. We are also aiming to ensure 'all' of our children have a secure foundation in their understanding of the world and are able to 'do all the good they can' to contribute to the world's future prosperity.
Implementation
Children will develop a secure understanding of each key block of knowledge and concepts in order to progress to the next stage. Through scientific investigation, children will develop understanding through practical activity and be encouraged to develop critical and creative thought, correcting misconceptions as they learn. An important aspect of Science at RMS is for the children to learn and use technical terminology and extended specialist vocabulary, both while in discussion during practical investigation and also when writing up their findings. This will be modelled by the adult in the environment. Children will be encouraged to explain their reasoning and use discussion to clarify ideas. Our children will apply their mathematical knowledge to their understanding of science, including collecting, presenting and analysing data. When appropriate, cross curricular links will be sort to maximise children's engagement. Working scientifically is embedded throughout the different contents so our children learn to use a variety approaches to answer relevant scientific questions. These types of scientific enquiry should include; observing over time; pattern seeking; identifying, classifying and grouping; comparative and fair testing (controlled investigations); and researching using secondary sources
Impact
Our Science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in our children about our universe and promotes respect 'for all', the living and non-living. We believe that science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, concepts, skills and positive attitudes. Our children will also develop their spiritual self as they appreciate with awe and wonder the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The discipline of searching for answers based on evidence enables our children to 'do all the good they can', both during their time at school and also throughout their lives, as they understand the power of rational explanation. This understanding of the world will enable our children to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave and analyse causes.
Please click here to view the Two year curriculum overview for Science