At Totternhoe, CE Academy, we believe that the learning of science provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for our pupils. Through our curriculum, we aim to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and an understanding of how the scientific community contributes to the past, present and future.

We beleive that by children exploring the world of Science, this gives children a new perspective of the world, encouraging them to appreciate how new knowledge and skills can be fundamental to solving arising global challenges.

In using KAPOW Primary Science curriculum, we curriculum aims for pupils to develop a complex knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. The scheme of work is inclusive and meaningful so all pupils may experience the joy of science and make associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom.

The curriculum aims to encourage critical thinking and empower pupils to question the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of the world around them.

Our curriculum encourages:

● A strong focus on developing knowledge alongside scientific skills across biology, chemistry and physics.

● Curiosity and excitement about familiar and unknown observations.

● Challenging misconceptions and demystifying truths.

● Continuous progression by building on practical and investigative skills across all units.

● Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence. ● Development of scientific literacy using wide-ranging, specialist vocabulary.

Our vocabulary progression is a working document as we adapt to the needs of the children. When we make changes we will let you know on class dojo so you can take a look at the updated version. 

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