Science AT DOWNSHALL KEY STAGE 1 AND 2
Subject Leader: Ms Uddin
Introduction
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The Downshall science curriculum aims to foster a lifelong curiosity and appreciation for the natural world, empowering students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Our vision is to provide a rich and engaging learning experience that encourages exploration, investigation, and discovery. By nurturing scientific inquiry skills and promoting hands-on experimentation, we aim to equip students with the knowledge and understanding needed to make sense of the world around them. Our ultimate outcome is to inspire a generation of scientifically literate individuals who are capable of contributing positively to society and addressing the challenges of the future with confidence and creativity. |
What does it mean to be a Scientist at Downshall?
Being a scientist Downshall means exploring the world through curiosity, observation, and experimentation. It involves asking questions about how things work, making hypotheses, and testing them through simple experiments or investigations. Being a scientist involves activities like conducting simple science experiments, observing nature, learning about the scientific method, and developing critical thinking skills. It's about fostering a love for learning and discovery, encouraging students to think scientifically about the world around them, and nurturing their natural curiosity.
Subject Drivers
- Children develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding;
- Children develop understanding of the processes and methods of scientific enquiry that help to answer questions about the world around us;
- Children develop an understanding of the uses of science in the world today and for the future.
National Curriculum
Science Displays
Curriculum Overview
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Enrichments
Reception – In connection with the topic of "Understanding the World," the children will visit a park to view minibeasts and flowers.
Year 1 - Children visit the park in Autumn 2 to look at signs of Winter. They completed the trip as a warm-up lesson for the subject of seasonal changes.
Year 2 – Children will participate in a workshop about Living things and their habitats at Stratford Olympic Park that is related to their study of Animal Survival and Habitats projects.
Year 3 – Students visit the Natural History Museum to view Mary Anning's pioneering fossils and volcanoes workshop.
Year 4 - Year 4 visit the Science Museum as a part of their learning on the Digestive System.
Year 5 The children visit the Royal Observatory (Planetarium) to gain more knowledge about the planet and outer space.
Year 6 – The children will be going to the Natural History Museum for their Science Unit; Evolution and Inheritance.
Year 4 Half Term Project - The Digestive System
This term, year 4 are learning about the ‘digestive system’. As part of their half term holiday project, they have been asked to produce a model or poster of the human digestive system. Have a look at the fantastic work by the children…
