Science
Our approach to teaching science
At the Rosary, our intent is to provide an ambitious curriculum that provides a range of opportunities for children to explore, practise, embed and apply skills and knowledge. We encourage pupils to explore and work scientifically; developing scientific knowledge and understanding through practical ‘hands on’ experiences and enquiry. With an emphasis on practical approaches, our lessons are inclusive and accessible to all. This helps to ensure engagement and enables all pupils to be active participants and learners.
EYFS
In the EYFS, science is included within the Understanding the World area of learning. As with other learning in Reception, your child will mainly learn about science through carefully planned activities that allow exploration through play – which objects float and sink during water play, for example.
Activities such as these will help your child to develop important skills such as observation, prediction and critical thinking.
KS1 and KS1
Pupils develop their scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of nature, processes and methods of science to gain a greater understanding of the world around them. Scientific skills are woven into lessons through different types of investigations that equip our pupils to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. Enquiry skills taught include:
- Fair Testing
- Research
- Pattern Seeking
- Observing
- Classification.
Investigations are carried out throughout the school at an appropriate level so that by the time children leave the Rosary school, they are well equipped to Question, Predict, Plan, Measure, Record, Conclude and Evaluate.
Through our curriculum, it is our intention to develop an enthusiasm and enjoyment of scientific learning and discovery. In turn, we hope that this will then maximise the outcomes for every child, giving them the confidence and motivation to continue to further their skills into the next stage of their education and beyond.
Useful Documents
Take a look below at some of our science in action!
Year 1 exploring Weather
The children had fun during creating different weather jars. They have also explored wind speed and direction through bubbles.
Science Week
The children had fun during our Science Week activities including a visit from a fun scientist from Cheltenham - Diatom Dave, and experiments exploring forces and growth. Children took part in a carousel of practical science investigations, working with different teachers, involving volcanoes, bubbles and building towers out of marshmallows and spaghetti! Below are some photos of the children learning and enjoying themselves.
Bubble Experiments
Y4 Marshmallow and Spaghetti Challenge
Y5 Marshmallow and Spaghetti Challenge
Y6 Marshmallow and Spaghetti Challenge
