Plan Bee Science Curriculum
Vision
At La Salette, we provide experiences which help promote children’s natural curiosity. We provide hands-on experiences that help promote thinking and working scientifically and help deepen children’s understanding of the natural world they live in. We provide opportunities for children to set up their own investigations and experiments and develop their understanding of different scientific concepts. We use real life experiences, helping children to experience science first hand. During science lessons, children are able to find answers to their questions in a safe and exciting way, helping children develop into scientists. We recognise that science has important links to other curriculum subjects and that science learning doesn’t just happen in science lessons, we try to incorporate science into other areas of the curriculum such as DT and Geography.
Aims and Objectives
The National Curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
· Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
· Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
· Are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
Teaching and Learning in subject
Science lessons at La Salette involve theory and practice. Students are able to explore key scientific concepts through diagrams and presentations and discussions but are also given the opportunity to work scientifically and experience science first hand. When possible, teachers provide opportunities to investigate and research scientific concepts. Children will also record their findings in the relevant manner.
Curriculum Planning
The programme we follow for science planning at La Salette is ‘Plan Bee’. Teachers utilise this as a tool for their science planning alongside ‘Outstanding science’ thus ensuring that the curriculum aims and objectives are fully covered.
Key Stage 1 & 2
La Salette uses the Plan B Science Scheme which offers full coverage across Key Stage 1 and 2. This is a comprehensive and progressive scheme that enables children to build on prior learning and is compliant with all Science National Curriculum strands. We have also invested in 'Outstanding Science' which provides additional resources and materials to support and challenge children in their learning.
Whole School Curriculum Overview