Our Science Aims – ‘An enquiry led approach’
- To develop knowledge and conceptual understanding in our ‘enquiries’ through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- To support our children to question and discover through enquiry and develop a sound understanding of methodology and the process of ‘Scientific Investigation’.
Our Science Curriculum
We have developed a clear, sequential approach to the teaching of Science at St Luke’s CE. Scientific enquiries have been carefully planned to build on prior learning and develop the skills and knowledge they need to become scientists. We want children to understand the diversity of the people and careers in Science and Engineering.
At the heart of our progressive science curriculum is scientific investigation. Wherever possible, we intend to deliver lessons where children learn through varied systematic investigations, leading to them being equipped for life, encouraging them to ask and answer scientific questions about the world around them. We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge,
concepts, skills and positive attitudes. Throughout their time at St Luke’s, pupils will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group, as well as the application of scientific skills. These scientific skills are taught through investigation and enquiry. In each year, children will have experience of each enquiry type, which will develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of science. We use the enquiry types recommended by the Primary Science Teaching Trust (shown below).
