Science
The aims of the Science Curriculum at Stockingford Academy are:
- To inspire a sense of excitement and curiosity about the world around us
- To develop scientific skills including questioning, investigating, observing and drawing conclusions
- To develop scientific knowledge and understanding
- To use scientific concepts to explain everyday occurrences
- To explore and appreciate the work of a range of great British and World scientists.
Delivering of Science lessons at Stockingford Academy:
Science is planned and delivered following Inspire Education Trust’s own Science long-term plan. Children’s skills are developed through cohesive units of work based around the three disciplines within Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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Biology is learning about living things and their environments.
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Chemistry is learning about what materials are made of what they are used for and how they can change.
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Physics is learning about energy and how things move.
Science is taught through motivating and engaging half term units such as ‘Let’s Grow!’ ‘The Chemistry Kitchen’ and ‘Danger: Low Voltage!’ Science units are built on the following teaching sequence:
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