Science

At Covingham Park Primary School, our science curriculum is designed to inspire young minds, fostering a deep sense of curiosity about the world around them. We aim to cultivate resilient learners who are not afraid to ask questions, explore new ideas, and persevere through challenges.

1.      Inspiration through Exploration.  We:

o   Engage students with hands-on experiments and interactive lessons that spark excitement and wonder.

o   Introduce diverse scientific concepts and discoveries to show the vastness and variety of science.

2.      Curiosity-Driven Learning.  We:

o   Encourage students to ask questions and seek answers through investigation and research.

o   Promote an environment where students feel comfortable expressing their curiosity and sharing their ideas.

3.      Building Resilience.  We:

o   Teach students the value of trial and error, emphasizing that mistakes are a part of the learning process.

o   Provide opportunities for students to develop problem-solving skills and learn how to overcome obstacles.

Implementation of the science curriculum
At Covingham Park Primary teachers create a positive attitude to science learning within their classrooms and reinforce an expectation that all children are capable of achieving high standards in science.  Our whole school approach to the teaching and learning of science involves the following:

• Science is taught in planned and arranged topic blocks by the class teacher to ensure a greater depth of knowledge. Cross-curricular links with other subjects are planned for whenever possible to make learning meaningful and purposeful.
• We build upon the learning and skill development of the previous years.  Our curriculum is carefully mapped out to ensure progression and consolidation.  At the beginning of every new topic teachers assess children's understanding of the key knowledge for that topic and this is revisited at the end of each topic.
• Working Scientifically skills are clearly mapped out and embedded into lessons to ensure these skills are being developed as the children progress through the school.
• Every class has a science display, with key vocabulary for that unit displayed alongside supportive materials.  This vocabulary is re-visited continuously.
• Every lesson begins with a science starter to revisit previous learning or address any misconceptions.
• Children are offered a wide range of extra-curricular activities, visits, trips and visitors to complement and broaden the curriculum. These are purposeful and link with the knowledge being taught in class.
• Regular events, such as Science Week, allow all pupils to come off-timetable, to provide broader provision and the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills.
   

Impact of our science curriculum

Children enjoy learning about science and have a variety of rich sciences experiences.  They make good progress in their acquisition of science knowledge and investigative skills.