Science
Science
At Gainsborough, we want all children to develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts through a curriculum where children can explore and question the world around them.
Our knowledge-rich science curriculum enables a strong foundation to be built in the disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Practical experiences further strengthen our children’s scientific understanding, vocabulary and enquiry skills. This will ensure that our children become confident and curious scientists who have a secure basis for future scientific learning.
Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum (2014) and is carefully sequenced to enable children to build on their previous knowledge and acquire an understanding of new concepts.
In EYFS, we provide a stimulating environment where hands-on, enquiry-based activities nurture children’s curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Children in EYFS will also work scientifically by communicating their observations, making predictions and asking questions.
In Key Stage one and two, the separate disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics are taught each half term ensuring National Curriculum coverage. We have developed key questions which apply to each science unit. These key questions encourage children to think critically about their science learning and engage in deep discussions using scientific vocabulary. Each unit is also linked to a scientist who has worked in that field to supports children’s understanding of science as a career.
Latest Science posts from Instagram
Year 5 blasted us off into space this afternoon. They led us through their science learning about life in space and taught what training was needed to become an astronaut. They wrote and performed a song to help us remember what life onboard a space station is really like. Well done year 5. 🚀
May 2
Year 2 visited Woodberry Wetlands to explore wetland life and what inhabits it, linking to the science learning they done this term on habitats. Thank you @woodberry_wetlands Another fantastic exploration of pond life and plant life, and great to be outside in the sun. ☀️
Apr 5
Year 1 visited #sealifecentrelondon to explore under the sea, linking to their science and geography learning. Well done Year 1 you were fish-tastic!
Apr 1
Year 5 visited the Science museum this week to journey into space. Their experience was out of this world…
Mar 29
Year 1 science. Year 1 have been learning about the different features of mammals, fish and birds. They borrowed Year 3’s pet fish to do some observational drawings. 🐟
Feb 19
Year 2 went to London Zoo! This trip supports their science learning ‘Humans and other Animals.’ The children loved seeing a range of different animals and will now get to work classifying them, learning about their similarities and differences. #science #keepconnected
Oct 5
Thank you to all of our lovely families who came to support our families in class science session. #keepconnected
Jul 13
Families are welcome in class to come and see what we have been learning about in science this half term. Year 1 - Tree classification, Year 2 - Animal Classification, Year 3- Plant classification, Year 4 - Exploring Circuits, Year 5- Classification of Materials, Year 6 - Light! All welcome! #keepconnected
Jul 3
Year 1 have been drawing their own tables, to classify leaves, in science. They will collect and classify their leaf collection during forest school tomorrow.
Jun 18
Year 2 compared desert and polar habitats in science today. 🌵 🐋 🐪 🧊 They learnt what features animals have to help them survive in the different habitats.
Jun 18
Science in the Oasis! Year 3 were classifying different types of flowers today. #keepgreen
Jun 7
