Science

Science is important at Bellefield because it gives our children the opportunity to develop enquiring minds that will enable them to be curious learners and understand the world around them. We aim for our children to be curious about the world and have a passion for learning about science. We aim for the children to develop their ability to think independently and raise questions they may have about the world. We aim for our children to have the scientific skills to be able to investigate these questions and to understand the implications of science for today and for the future.

EYFS

In EYFS, Science is covered in the ‘The Natural Word’ Early Learning Goal in the EYFS curriculum. Children develop their skills of observation, prediction, critical thinking and discussion indirectly through play. Children are encouraged to ask why they think things happen the way they do and are given the opportunity to explore their questions in practical ways. Learners are given access to picture books that explore scientific ideas. 

Looking at changes of season and the natural effect on the world, through walks and outdoor play.

Describe what they see, hear and feel whilst outside- recognising familiar plants and animals. 

Links to ELG’s

ELG: The Natural World 

Children at the expected level of development will:

 - Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants; 

 - Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class; 

- Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them,

KS1

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

Animals and Humans

Healthy Bodies

Materials

Living Things and their Habitats

Plants

Cycle B

Materials

Living things and their habitats

Light

Forces and Magnets

Cycle C

Materials

Rocks and Soils 

Plants

Animals including humans

LKS2

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

Investigating Living Things

Animals including Humans

Plants

Rocks & Soils

Light

Sound

Cycle B

Magnets

Forces

States of Matter

Evolution

Electricity

Working Scientifically/ Scientists Study 

UKS2

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

Properties of Materials

Plants and Living Things

Forces and Sound

Cycle B

Electricity 

Light

Human Body - Animals and Humans

Inheritance and Evolution

Earth and Beyond - Space