Science
At Caen school, our science vision is for all children to experience science as an integral part of their academic journey through the use of hands-on learning and explorative study which creates excitement and curiosity. We aim to foster a lifelong appreciation of science and wish to encourage our young scientists to see how this effects them in their world.
Our principles of science learning
At Caen school,
- Children are excited and curious about science and are encouraged to ask questions which further their understanding of the world around them.
- Children make links that are pertinent to science within a real-life context.
- Children can use and build on previous science learning to progress their scientific skills and knowledge.
- Children are supported to work collaboratively and practically to investigate and experiment.
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Types of scientific enquiry
Working scientifically skills
Alongside developing their scientific knowledge of key ideas and concepts through specific areas of biology, chemistry and physics, the children will also develop an understanding of the way scientific enquiry is carried out. This is called their ‘Working Scientifically’ skills.
This understanding of the nature, processes and methods of scientific enquiry progresses throughout their school life under the areas plan, do, record and review.
Types of scientific enquiry
The working scientifically skills are embedded into the curriculum through the following types of scientific enquiry: observing over time; pattern seeking; identifying, classifying and grouping; comparative and fair testing (controlled investigations); and researching using secondary sources.
PSQM
We are proud to have achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). This demonstrates our commitment in embedding science and our science principles across the curriculum.
