Benchill Primary Science Curriculum
Intent
At Benchill Primary, our science curriculum aims to:
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Develop knowledge and skills that are progressive, enabling children to deepen their understanding of both the world and the ways in which things work.
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Embed ‘working scientifically’ within the content of biology, physics and chemistry, focussing on the key features of scientific enquiry.
We want our pupils to:
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Gain a deep understanding of science as a unique discipline, constituting of the three strands of biology, chemistry and physics.
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Develop their understanding of Earth science.
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Develop their understanding of environment and sustainability.
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Ask questions and develop a sense of curiosity about the world around us.
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Learn to use a variety of approaches to answer relevant scientific questions.
Implementation
The Benchill curriculum for science is designed to be both knowledge-rich and coherently sequenced. It includes:
Substantive knowledge:
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Biology (Human Body)
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Physics (Space)
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Chemistry (Materials).
Disciplinary concepts:
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Working scientifically.
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5 types of enquiries: (observing, pattern seeking, groups and classifying, comparing and fair testing, research using secondary sourcing).
Our curriculum ensures:
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Knowledge is built incrementally.
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Pupils have multiple opportunities to secure and build upon their knowledge by revisiting subject content at carefully sequenced points throughout the curriculum.
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Children master the knowledge and concepts whilst simultaneously building up an extended subject-specific vocabulary that enables them to communicate their knowledge.
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Pupils secure greater breadth and depth in their understanding of scientific knowledge, skills and the discipline of science.
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This incremental approach helps teachers to identify knowledge gaps and easily look back at previous content to see what they need to address.
Impact
The Benchill curriculum aims to:
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Provide a broad and deep understanding of science.
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Encourage curiosity and a love for science.
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Prepare pupils with essential knowledge for future studies.
Pupils will:
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Gain a comprehensive overview and understanding of scientific concepts before studying aspects in more depth through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
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Master the knowledge and concepts whilst simultaneously building up an extended subject-specific vocabulary that enables them to communicate their knowledge.
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Develop an 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.
The Benchill primary science curriculum ensures that pupils leave Benchill Primary fully equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
Useful Websites for Parents / Carers:
Primary Science Teaching trust – Fun at Home
https://pstt.org.uk/resources/science-fun-at-home/
Twinkl.co.uk - Parent guides to science:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?q=parent+guide+to+science&c=244&ca=243&ct=eal&r=teacher
The school Run - Parents guide to primary science.
https://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-science-what-you-need-know
British Science Week Info:
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/
