The important thing is to never stop questioning.
- Albert Einstein
Science at Gillas Lane
We are committed to providing a practical, engaging and rich science curriculum that enables children to explore, discover and confidently enquire about the world around them. Our approach nurtures active, knowledgeable and creative young scientists by offering exciting opportunities within the curriculum to think critically, ask purposeful questions, and communicate using the language of Science. We have planned a Science curriculum from EYFS to Year 6 which is coherent, progressive and inclusive. We provide pupils with the appropriate opportuntities to build their substantive and disciplinay knwoeldge, master and apply subject concepts, skills and techniques.
Children are encouraged to think and talk like scientists by:
- using precise vocabulary
- explaining their reasoning
- drawing on evidence
This allows our children to develop both the scientific understanding and the confidence to articulate it.
What will you see in a Gillas Lane Science lesson?
- engaging and inspiring lessons with investigations that promote creativity and curiosity
- high quality instructions and questioning with the teacher
- carefully planned sequenced and modelled lessons that build on children's scientific knowledge and working scientifically skills
- children working practicallly to apply their knowledge or discover new learning
- all activities are planned, modelled and adapted to ensure every child at Gillas Lane can achieve highly in Science
- retrieval of previous learning and explicit links through concepts that connect new learning with what children already know
- children are supported to reflect on their learning
- authentic experiences through hands on learning, visitors and outdoor learning
- an emphasis on correct and ambitious vocabulary with children talking like scientists
- high quality verbal feedback during lessons
- links to current and historical scientists and the impact of their work, addressing stereotypes in a sensitive way
- teachers connect Science learning to real world careers
Here are our long term plans for Science:
