Mrs McGrath is our curriculum leader for science. We hold the Science Quality Mark.
Science at Frodsham Manor House
Intent
Implementation
Our Science curriculum is based on a big question which links to the national curriculum. Each class has a set of big questions which they work on throughout the year.
We believe that children need to be given opportunities to learn from one another and to take part in group/ partner work when appropriate but to also have the confidence to work independently when needed
Pupils are taught to understand and use correct scientific vocabulary based on the objectives and skills being taught.
Practical ‘hands on’ learning is at the core of our science teaching and learning. Our lessons will allow for a wide range of scientific enquiry, including the following:
Opportunities for outdoor learning will be provided wherever possible and each year group will have the opportunity to undertake an external educational visit, which is science based, at least once a year.
Developing skills such as questioning, observing, gathering and recording data, and drawing conclusions are key to excellent science teaching and learning at our school.
Impact
Through our Science teaching and learning, pupils should be able to recall knowledge, use scientific vocabulary and develop scientific skills.
Additional opportunities in science include visits to Space Port, Daresbury Science Labs and Chester Zoo. We often have visitors for science who help with our skills and investigations. Once a year we have a whole school science week based on a theme and have looked at Space, Where my wellies take me, Animals and Habitats and crime scene forensic science.