Science
"A new command I give you: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one
another," (John 13:34).
Inspired by Jesus’ example, the Trent school
community aims to
serve one another in love.
We show kindness to others because God has
shown us great kindness.
We live thankful lives because every good thing
comes from God.
And we persevere, not giving up, because God is
our helper.
Science is the study of how God’s world works. Through Biology, we can begin to understand God’s immense power and creativity in making humans, animals, plants in the amazing world that we live in.
Our thankfulness can lead us to understand our responsibility in taking care of the creation entrusted to us.
Our teaching of Physics unlocks the awe and wonder of God’s world and the phenomena within His design, which extends through our incredible solar system. Chemistry enables us to examine the building blocks of how God’s world functions. We develop a thankfulness for the world God has created and the inspirational scientists who have served their communities and through their faith to extend our knowledge, appreciation and development of the world around us. We endeavour to persevere in our own scientific enquiries.
Intended Curriculum
At Trent, we believe that good science education “helps children to make sense of the world around them through investigations and interactions in which they are personally involved.”t Trent, we believe that a good music education allows all children to beconfident, creative and collaborative.
A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
We aim to ensure that all pupils:
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develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
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develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
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are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
Curriculum Delivery
Teachers aim for high standards of teaching and learning in school by implementing a curriculum that provides opportunities for children to develop their scientific curiosity and embed their knowledge.
Our lessons are planned according to National Curriculum Programmes of Study (2014) and Understanding the World for EYFS. Our lessons are adapted to take into account individual needs of the pupils in each class in order to extend the learning of all pupils. Science is taught in discrete lessons in order to ensure coverage and understanding.
However, where possible cross-curricular links are made where possible to ensure pupils can recognise the impact of science on other areas of the curriculum.
We ensure that all children are taught with rich learning experiences by:
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using our ‘Trent Style’ learning approach that is applied across all subjects.
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encouraging scientific questioning though our science big questions
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enriching pupil vocabulary by providing children with opportunities to explore key words at home and during lessons.
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developing staff CPD through training and using knowledge organisers to support deeper learning for our pupils.
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enabling and fostering the children’s natural curiosity by providing children with the opportunity to ask their own questions and carefully planned questioning from teachers.
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developing children’s understanding of working as a Scientist through practical and theoretical investigation.
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enabling children to reflect on and demonstrate their learning by completing low stakes quizzes.
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promoting problem solving, creativity and communication within th classroom through a wide range of enquiries.
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regular monitoring of learning to show pupil understanding of concepts and scientific skills.
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Fast attaining pupils are further challenged through problem solving or reasoning questions.
Through our intent and implementation of Science, the pupils at Trent Primary School develop a rich and
deep subject knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics. They are able to explore the breadth and
depth of the National Curriculum by the time they complete Year 6 through our coherent and
progressive framework of learning. The children are able to build on their understanding of previous
topics through flashbacks to consolidate and build on prior knowledge and understanding.
Our pupils experience the challenge and enjoyment of learning through carrying out different enquiries
which allow them to not only develop scientific skills, but also to develop and demonstrate their
creativity. Science Week is a time where children area able to develop their skills in Science through
different contexts and apply their learning in unfamiliar contexts.
Science naturally enables and fosters children’s scientific questioning, but at Trent we have enhanced
this through the exploration of ‘Big Questions’. This allows the children to focus their ideas and express
their predictions and understanding of what the answers could be.
We encourage enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom by going on trips, where appropriate, to
give children first-hand experience of Science. Where possible, we promote Science activities at home
for example, competitions and events in science such as Science Week.
Impact