Science is a way of thinking much more than its a body of knowledge - Carl Sagan                                    

      Curriculum Intent

At Whitestone Infant School, we intend for children to:

• develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
• develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
• be equipped with the scientific skills required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. We understand that it is important for lessons to have a skills-based focus, and that the knowledge can be taught through this

Our Vision

Science at Whitestone Infant School stimulates children’s curiosity and phenomena about the world around them, their environment and events in the world, covering the basic foundations of biology, chemistry and physics.  It teaches children to investigate and explore through methods of enquiry, and heightens their observation, and communication skills through first-hand experiences and secondary sources such as ICT and books. 

Foundation Stage

Science in Reception is all about exploring and making sense of the world. It is covered through the Early Learning Goal called 'Understanding of the World'. At the end of the year, the children will be expected to explore the natural world around them. The children will know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.

      Animals                                Plants                            Seasons                    Changing states

I like science because we get to grow seeds. I know you need to water them so they stay alive - Reception child

Key Stage One

In Key stage 1, Science is covered through the Science National Curriculum. It is divided into 2 sections; Working scientifically and the 3 main areas which are biology, chemistry and physics. In Year 1 and Year 2, the children will be taught to use these scientific methods, skills and process through: 

• Asking simple questions

• Recognising questions can be answered in different ways

• Observing closely, using simple equipment

•  Performing simple tests

• Identifying and classifying

• Using their observation and ideas to suggest answers to questions

•  Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Year 1

In Year 1 we learn about:

Plants                               Animals     including         humans                                                    

           everyday materials                  seasonal changes

Year 2

In Year 2 we learn about:

         living things and habitats                              plants

animals              including        humans                                everyday materials

We have been able to investigate and find out answers to our question so that we can learn and discover - Year 2 child

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