SCIENCE AT SWISS GARDENS
At Swiss Gardens our intent is to give every child a broad and balanced Science curriculum which enables them to confidently explore and discover what is around them. We aim for them to be excited, inquisitive and to learn from first-hand experience so that they have a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
The Science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living, this starts in the Early Years Foundation Stage (knowledge and understanding of the world) where children explore and investigate, make observations and talk about what they see and find out.
Throughout the programmes of study, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group. Whilst we follow the national curriculum, the school’s approach to science takes account of the school’s environment and our surroundings. Wherever possible we try to incorporate science in our cross curriculuar approach, trying to make sure children see a reason for scientific process applicable in the world around them.
We ensure access to people with specialist expertise and places of scientific interest as part of the school’s commitment to learning outside the classroom and in the community.
curriculum statement for science
Identifying the role of the skeleton in the human body for support, protection and movement.
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Investigating the absence of light
Zoolab visit to handle a range of animals. Recognise how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution
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EARLY YEARS AND SCIENCE
Children have their first scientific experiences in Early Years. They investigate and explore the world around them from testing our floating and sinking and how water flows in their water play to testing out how different materials work together in their creative play. This is built on more formally in Key Stage One and Two.
The Early Years Curriculm links to science.
Children know about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. They make observations of animals and plants and explain why some things occur, and talk about changes. (Knowledge & Understanding of the world)
Children know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe. They manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully, including dressing and going to the toilet independently. (Physical Development)
