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 1 took part in a soil investigation in science this week. They were supported by our Circular Food Economy teacher, Ana. They sampled different soils and used touch to describe how dry, grainy, soft or dry the soil was!
Sep 23
Reception experimented with skittles and water in science week. “The colours didn’t mix and we saw a 🌈!”
Mar 17
Awe and wonder in Year 3 for science week as the children watch a chemical reaction blow up a balloon! 🎈 👩🏿🔬 🧪
Mar 17
Year 1 visited Mudchute Farm. They saw sheep, goats, llamas, pigs and chickens. They were able to feed and stroke the animals and will be able to link this back to their science learning this term.
Nov 28
Year 2 have been testing which foods are healthier for us than others. Check out their science experiment. 🔬
Nov 24
Year 2 have been growing cress in science. They have put some in the dark and some in a light, bright place to see which grows more…. Watch this space. 🌱
Jun 30
This year’s Primary Advantage Federation Art Exhibition is being held at Hackney Central library. It opens on Monday 13th June and is open until 22nd July. You can pop down within the library opening hours to view work from 4 of our schools. This years theme is Science. We have used science topics as the starting point for our artwork. There is work linked to plants, sound, animals, the human body and lots more. Please come and view our art exhibition.
Jun 10
In science, Year 1 have used recycled materials to create flower pots to be used during the Spring season!
May 25
Thank you to Geraldine Cox and Ravai Desai for a fantastic workshop about the sun with Year 5 yesterday. Geraldine is an artist-scientist who works with scientists at Imperial and Cambridge universities. Year 5 loved their creative science-art workshop and learned a lot!
May 18
