Science
The Bewbush Academy's Science Curriculum aims high.
We aim to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and an understanding of how the scientific community contributes to the past, present and future. Our Science curriculum aims for pupils to develop a complex knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond.
The Bewbush Academy's Science Curriculum will broaden our children's horizons.
Studying science allows pupils to appreciate how new knowledge and skills can be fundamental to solving arising global challenges. Our curriculum aims to encourage critical thinking and empower pupils to question the hows and whys of the world around them. It will give them the necessary tools to confidently and meaningfully question and explore the world around them and critically and analytically experience and observe phenomena. Our children will understand the significance and impact of science on society.
The Bewbush Academy's Science Curriculum builds confidence.
Our Science curriculum is inclusive and meaningful so all children may experience the joy of science and make associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom. Throughout their time at The Bewbush Academy, children will build confidence through their learning in Science by;
● Developing a body of foundational knowledge for the biology topics in the National curriculum: Plants; Animals, including humans; Living things and their habitats; and Evolution and inheritance.
● Developing a body of foundational knowledge for the chemistry topics in the National curriculum: Everyday materials; Uses of everyday materials; Properties and changes of materials; States of matter; and Rocks.
● Developing a body of foundational knowledge for the physics topics in the National curriculum: Seasonal changes; Forces and magnets; Sound; Light; Electricity; and Earth and space.
● Evaluating and identifying the methods that ‘real world’ scientists use to develop and answer scientific questions.
● Identifying and using equipment effectively to accurately gather, measure and record data.
● Being able to display and convey data in a variety of ways, including graphs.
● Analysing data to identify, classify, group and find patterns.
● Using evidence to formulate explanations and conclusions.
● Demonstrating scientific literacy through presenting concepts and communicating ideas using scientific vocabulary.
● Understanding the importance of resilience and a growth mindset, particularly in reference to scientific enquiry.