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‘Curiosity is the engine of achievement’
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At Huish Primary School, our vision is to ignite and build upon our pupil’s natural curiosity to explore and discover a deeper understanding of the world we live in. In addition, promoting respect, care and appreciation of our natural world and all its phenomena. Concepts will be developed through ‘working scientifically’, a practical enquiry approach allowing pupils to develop core skills by observing changes, noticing patterns, grouping and classifying, developing fair tests and using secondary resources. Our units of study are made relevant and efforts are made to link to their own experiences, using cross-curricular skills and ideas. In addition, lessons foster a development of vocabulary,communication, teamwork and a passion to discover more. We endeavour to provide experiences that will increase our pupil’s enjoyment for this subject, to appreciate the contributions Science has made to the present world and promote STEM careers. Our school is currently involved in using STEM ambassadors from the world of industry, such as BAE systems and THALES. As well as offering ‘Imagineering’ club in Y6. |
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Plants: identify common plants, trees and flowers Animals, including humans: identify common animals, basic structure of animals, basic body parts and senses Everyday Materials: basic names and properties Seasonal changes: changes across seasons, weather and day length |
Living things and their habitats: living/not living, habitats, microhabitats and simple food chains Plants: seed and bulb growth and what plants need Animals, including humans: growth and life cycles, basic needs, exercise and diet Uses of everyday materials: types and properties, simple changes eg bending and twisting. |
Plants: parts and functions, requirements for growth, water transport and life cycle of flowering plants. Animals, including humans: nutrition, skeletons, muscles and movement Rocks: rocks, soils and fossils Light: light, shadows and sun safety Forces and Magnets: simple forces, friction and magnetism |
| Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| Living Things and their Habitats: classification, habitats and environmental dangers Animals, including humans: digestive system, teeth and food chains States of Matter: solids, liquids, gases, heating, cooling and the water cycle Sound: sound, vibrations, pitch and volume Electricity: simple circuits, switches, conductors and insulators |
Living things and their Habitats: life cycles and reproduction in plants and animals Earth and Space: movements of Earth, planets and moon in relation to the sun, inc. day/night |
Living things and their Habitats: classification Animals, including Humans: circulatory, digestive and water systems and healthy living Evolution and Inheritance: evolution, fossils and adaptation Light: how light travels and shadows Electricity: circuits and battery energy |
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