Local Context

Science is taught in 6-lesson units, two a term. Science is taught in average for two hours each week.

The Science curriculum is sequenced so that meaningful links are made between subjects, and the order of units allows these connections to be made.

Our science curriculum has been adapted by considering the context of our pupils and the community.

For example:

•Pupils learn about habitats,  ecosystems, species (both plant and animal) and nature reserves that are found in our local area. This is incorporated into all units where the natural world is studied to include Y1: Plants,  Year 1: Animals, Year 2: Living things and their habitats, Year 3: Plants, Year 4: Classifying organisms, and Year 6: Further classification.

•Pupils learn about materials that are sourced in our local area and industries that make products from these materials locally in Year 1: Everyday materials, to make objects and Year 2: Uses of everyday materials.

•Pupils look at pictures of local rock formations,  rock types and fossils found locally in Year 3: Rocks. Including trips to the beach and Kent's Cavern.

•Pupils learn about local sustainability initiatives such as recycling facilities in Year 2: Everyday materials and examples of renewable energy found locally in Year 6: Electricity.

•Pupils learn about industries and products made in the local area.

•Pupils learn about extreme weather observed in our local area in Year 1: Seasonal changes.

•Pupils learn about foods that are grown in the local area in Year 2: Plant Growth

•Pupils learn about scientists and their work, both past and present.