Science

What is the Science Area?

Hello. My name is Miss Finch and as well as being a class teacher in Year 2, I am also Science Subject Leader.

One of my responsibilities within this role is to oversee and guide how we teach and track pupil progress in science, one of the core subjects in the UK National Curriculum.

School Science Policy Aims

To develop pupils’ curiosity, enjoyment and interest in science
To develop pupils’ understanding of key scientific concepts
To help pupils acquire practical scientific skills
To ensure pupils’ understanding of the relevance of what they are learning
To build pupils’ specialist vocabulary
To develop pupils’ understanding of the international and collaborative nature of science

I have set up this science area to keep children up to date with scientific concepts and developments that would be of interest to our pupils’ curious and inquisitive minds.

There are some fantastic stories linked to Science on Twig Science reporter. You can find out what is going on in the world right now as well as search for stories that you are specifically interested in.

Curriculum Overview Intent, Implementation and Impact Milestones

Science to try at home

These are some Science activities that you can take part in any time of the year:

Take part in the RSPB Wild Challenge

You can work towards a bronze, silver or gold award by completing a range of activities such as:

Making a bird bath
Rockpooling
Making a bug hotel
Pond dipping
Birdwatching

Look out for the different phases of the moon

Track how the moon changes throughout the lunar month.

Look out for the International Space Station

The space station is visible because it reflects the light of the Sun – the same reason we can see the Moon. However, unlike the Moon, the space station isn’t bright enough to see during the day. It can only be seen when it is dawn or dusk at your location. As such, it can range from one sighting opportunity a month to several a week, since it has to be both dark where you are, and the space station has to happen to be going overhead.

Look about you and question what you see

Persuade your grown-ups to go outside and enjoy a brisk walk in the countryside. Going for a brisk walk is scientifically proven to burn excess calories, build stamina and make your heart healthier. You’re likely to lead a healthier lifestyle just by going for a 10-minute walk every day.

Look about you and question what you see

What does it feel like to be inside a cloud?

Have you noticed that we get more misty mornings?

A cloud is made of water droplets or tiny ice crystals. As the water droplets rise high in the sky, the air gets cooler causing the water droplets to adhere to particles of dust in the air. The droplets are so light that they float in the air.

What is mist? Mist is made up of small droplets of water hanging in the air. You are in fact in the middle of a cloud when it is misty! SO the next time you walk through the mist, pretend you are floating in a cloud!

Carry out some fun science activities - remember to ask your grown up first!

Rainbow Cloud in a Jar Science Frozen Ocean Animal Rescue Ocean in a Bottle Make a Lemon Volcano What Melts in the Sun SCIENCE FOR 1 - BOTTLE SCIENCE FOR 1 - CUP SCIENCE FOR 1 - COATHANGER SCIENCE FOR 1 - BOX SCIENCE FOR 1 - STRAW SCIENCE FOR 1 - FOIL SCIENCE FOR 1 - PLAYDOUGH SCIENCE FOR 1 - EGG BOXES

What is the Science Area?

School Science Policy Aims

Take part in the RSPB Wild Challenge

Look out for the different phases of the moon

Look out for the International Space Station

Look about you and question what you see

Look about you and question what you see

What does it feel like to be inside a cloud?

Carry out some fun science activities - remember to ask your grown up first!

Science Websites

The Royal Institute of Science

Science Museum

Places to Visit - The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux

Our Vision & Values

Our Vision & Values