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Science
Intent
At Milstead & Frinsted C of E Primary School, our Science curriculum fosters curiosity and excitement about the natural world, encouraging pupils to explore how scientific discoveries have shaped and continue to shape the world. Rooted in our Christian values of Compassion, Stewardship, Inquiry, and Resilience, we aim to develop inquisitive, critical thinkers who approach problems with a scientific mindset and are equipped to make informed decisions.
Implementation
Our inclusive curriculum covers biology, chemistry, and physics, offering hands-on, practical investigations that connect classroom learning to real-life applications. Lessons incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles, keeping pupils engaged and motivated.
Through our inquiry-based approach, pupils are encouraged to ask questions, explore, and work collaboratively. We integrate science with other areas of learning, helping pupils build a strong, interconnected understanding. Our teaching and learning policy (Revisit, Teach, Practice, Apply) ensures high expectations while reducing cognitive overload for deep and lasting learning.
Impact
Ultimately, we aim to inspire pupils to understand how science can address global challenges, preparing them to become confident, compassionate individuals who use their scientific knowledge to positively impact society.
British Science Week - 7th-16th March 2025
For British Science Week this year, with the theme 'Change and Adapt', Miss Wallis led a series of workshops to help each class explore how animals change and adapt for survival.
In Oaks Class, which has been studying light in Science, we looked at how animals, like the glowing spider worm that lives in caves, evolve to survive in environments without light. Each group was given a cardboard box to represent a cave, crumpled tissue paper as ‘bugs’, strings, and sticky liquids. The challenge was to use these materials to design a way for a spider worm to catch bugs in the dark.
In Catkins, we explored hibernation, linking it to the changing seasons, and designed shelters to help hedgehogs stay dry as they wake up from hibernation. We used plastic for waterproof roofs and soft materials for bedding, drawing on the properties of materials they have been testing.
In Acorns, we learned about animal communication by studying the bee's waggle dance, used to direct others to food sources. The children had fun mimicking the dance in games, and then explored how flocks of birds fly in unison without colliding. They quickly realised the importance of rules, especially when we introduced a predator to the mix to test their teamwork!
