Roe Green
Infant and Nursery School
Science: Intent and Implementation
Developing the skills, attitudes and processes children need to understand the ever changing world in which they live.
1.5 hours
of science every week
Taught on a weekly basis
Collins Hub
Our science scheme
Lessons chosen and adapted
Half termly
Achievement and progress recorded
In class floor books or individual books
At Roe Green Infant School, we believe that science develops skills, attitudes and processes that children need to promote understanding of the ever changing world in which they live. Science is taught on a weekly basis for 1.5 hours using lessons chosen and adapted from the Collins Hub scheme. This science scheme of work helps us to embody a clear progression for each pupil.
Children work as practically as possible
In groups
In pairs
Individually
Work is done in a variety of ways with children working as practically as possible in groups, pairs or individually with the main aim to promote scientific enquiry and develop children's natural curiosity. We record their work in class floor books or individual books. Children's achievement and progress is recorded on a half termly basis.
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We recognise the importance of science in every aspect of daily life. Our topics are cross curricular, linking with many other subjects.
Outdoor learning
Science is taught practically wherever possible; we ensure outside learning opportunities are planned throughout the year, for example, seasons, planting and weather. Educational trips or workshops may be linked to a science topic.
Knowledge organisers
The use of knowledge organisers helps to support the science curriculum by improving vocabulary and embedding understanding.
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To help with the teaching and learning, we begin our science topics with a question, which encourages enquiry from pupils and builds on their scientific knowledge and skills, as well as the continual development of scientific vocabulary. This is achieved through further questioning, exploration and investigation as the topics develop. Throughout the science curriculum, we provide opportunities to revisit, revise and build on prior learning.​
Questions about our Science curriculum?
Get in touch with your child's class teacher or the school office.