Our Science scheme of work is based on National Curriculum
guidelines but our main aim is to kindle the enthusiasm of the
children by allowing them to ask questions, to investigate ideas
and to discover information through practical activities. Cars are
sent speeding down ramps when the children investigate forces while
police cars and lighthouses with flashing lights are constructed as
part of our electricity topic.
Wherever possible, Science topics are linked to other areas of
the curriculum, for example ICT, PSHE, English, Maths or Geography.
The children sometimes work independently and sometimes
co-operatively in small groups. Groups in Year 1 work together to
discover which material will keep teddy's fur dry in a rainstorm
and individuals find out more about their senses by using feely
boxes, listening to taped sound effects or conducting tasting
experiments while blindfolded.
As our children begin to acquire correct scientific vocabulary,
we encourage them to describe their investigations precisely and to
take part in discussions. They learn to record their findings in
different ways such as charts, tables, diagrams and accounts.
My favourite lesson is Science because you get to do lots of
experiments.