Science
Aim: Pupils learn to understand of the world through the knowledge of science.
We have designed a vocabulary rich curriculum that connects learning by building an understanding of ideas, concepts, chronology and themes through the framework of ‘here, there and then, now, next’. These thinking threads link learning meaningfully to create opportunities to learn from the past and present as well as equipping children for an ever-changing and exciting future.
Science equips us to explore the natural world here and now, understanding discoveries made then, and using that knowledge to innovate for next, solving future problems with curiosity and inquiry.
Our curriculum is structured and supported through the use of a published scheme – Plymouth Science. We have chosen this scheme for the strong emphasis it places on working scientifically, providing pupils with frequent practical and real life experiences to reinforce their learning.
Science is taught weekly as a discrete subject using a rolling two-year programme adapted to meet our class structure.
When planning and delivering science lessons teachers consider the unique circumstances of Halwin School alongside the needs of the pupils in their class. There are opportunities for assessment build into each lesson, enabling teacher to identify where further reinforcement of key concepts may be required.