01772 862305  
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Main Contact: Mrs N Kippax

Lightfoot Lane
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LP 

We are inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ who is at the heart of all we do.

Science

Science is fun. Science is curiosity. We all have natural curiosity.

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Our Science Curriculum

Intent

It is our intent at Our Lady and Saint Edward’s to provide children with a Science curriculum that enables them to explore and discover the world around them.  We aim to deliver quality teaching and learning opportunities that encourage all children to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world and to develop the skills associated with Science as a process of enquiry.

Implementation

We teach the National Curriculum objectives which have been organised into a year group knowledge and skills progression framework. This ensures that, within our scheme of work,  skills and knowledge are built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for everybody. Where applicable, links to Science will be made to develop the children’s topical learning. Children are taught Science for approximately 2 hours per week. Children use a range of resources in practical investigative work and they are supported with key scientific language lists which they apply to their written work. Support is determined during each lesson to ensure secure understanding based on the needs of the child. Challenge is encouraged in lessons and children are asked to communicate and explain their understanding at a deeper secure level.

Impact

We prepare our children to have the knowledge and scientific vocabulary required to understand and explain the uses and implications of Science in the world today. We strive to promote transferable skills such as enquiry, observation and communication  ; essential skills our children can use in all aspects of their lifelong learning.

Knowledge Organisers

 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 1

Mighty Materials

Materials

All Creatures, Great and Small

Animals & Senses

Ready, Steady, Grow!

Plants

Year 2

Staying Healthy 

Animals including humans

Living Things and Their Habitat

UK and Australia

Roots, Shoots and Juicy Fruits

Plants

Year 3

Move Lightly

Animals including humans & Light

Under Our Feet

Rocks & Magnets

Roots, Shoots and Juicy Fruits

Plants

Year 4

Light It Up

Electricity & Sound

Materials and Matter

Materials

The Cycle of Food

Digestive system, Teeth, Life cycles

Year 5

May The Force Be With You

Forces

Earth and Beyond

Space, States of matter, Water cycle

Change and the Cycle of Life

Life cycles & reproduction, irreversible and reversible changes

Year 6

Humans

Animals including humans

Evolution, Inheritance and Classification

Animals including humans

Light and Electricity

 

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Microhabitats

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