Carr Hill Science Curriculum Intent
Science’s intent for the curriculum is to continually develop a student’s substantive (the ‘what’ of science) and disciplinary knowledge (the ‘how’ of science) in a spiral manner over 5 years. They will learn to appreciate the vitally important role that science plays in developing our global society.
Science at Carr Hill is designed to be ambitious for all with high expectations for learners to develop a breadth and depth of knowledge which is interconnected to take meaning from their science learning rather than isolated scientific facts.
The curriculum is sequenced in a logical manner to build understanding over time in the three disciplines of science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics and also How Science Works – the skills of being a scientist.
During this curriculum journey for Science, they will:
1. Develop their abilities to work together and feel valued within a positive learning environment.
2. Nurture their confidence to know and recall their substantive knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
3. Reflect on the social, moral, cultural and spiritual impact science has on the world and expand their cultural capital experiences within science.
4. Encourage development of their disciplinary knowledge such as methods, apparatus and techniques, data analysis and communications and using evidence for explanations (working scientifically).
5. Be inspired to question the world around them and understand their place in the universe and how we have gotten to this point in our science understanding.
Our aims for all students
To develop practical skills, critical thinking skills and a genuine love for science.
To become scientists, questioning information given and not accepting anything at face value.
To explore the world around them with a curious mind.
To celebrate the contribution of made by different scientists to our current understanding of the universe and how it works.
To gain powerful knowledge which equips them for the future of science and .
Reading in Science
Reading is a huge part of the Science curriculum as students have to analyse theories, interrogate data and utilise a huge volume of novel and unique vocabulary.
Students are encouraged to read aloud from lesson materials, textbooks, scientific articles and their own work. Where possible we also use materials from scientific news sources to keep up to.
Learning beyond the classroom in Science
Enrichment in Science is ever changing depending on the interests of our students, we have previously run Cosmos club – a look at life beyond our planet, Forensics Club – where students used their scientific investigative skills to solve a crime. We are currently looking to develop an Aspiring Medics club – watch this space.
