Science

At Knowsley Village Primary School, we love learning about science. The subject is present in every year group, from EYFS ‘Understanding the World’ to the KS1 and KS2 science curriculum.

The children at Knowsley Village Primary School are super budding scientists and are always keen to learn and investigate. Our ‘Science Long Term Plan’ illustrates the learning areas for each year group and this knowledge is frequently revisited in later school years to achieve a further understanding and appreciation of the subject.

Science Long Term Plan 2022 – 23

Our aim for our children is for them to not just learn the basic contents of each science unit, but for them to create a toolkit of skills in order to work scientifically and apply their learned knowledge to broaden understanding. The children have plenty of opportunities to practice and enhance their scientific enquiry through five key strands: 1) observing over time; 2) comparative and fair testing; 3) grouping and classifying; 4) researching; 5) pattern seeking. These key strands are incorporated into the learning for each year group, as illustrated in the ‘Science Curriculum Plan’.

Science Curriculum Map 2024/25

Science can have numerous cross-curricular links and we ensure that this happens at Knowsley Village Primary School. The children regularly apply their reading, writing and mathematics skills to their science work, such as producing detailed written descriptions or visual statistical diagrams. The science areas have been arranged to link in with each class’ half-termly project from the Cornerstones Curriculum Maestro scheme, with an additional opportunity to conduct a specifically related scientific experiment. This ensures children are receiving a full, relatable cross-curricular experience.

Every year our children also enjoy celebrating British Science Week in the spring term where science is the key focus. A whole-school topic is chosen for all year groups to explore. The topic changes annually to ensure all children have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of scientific areas throughout their primary education. We strive to make this day a memorable and fun learning experience and invite related scientific visitors into school where possible.