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Science

 Science teaching at Pinner Park Primary School aims to give all children a strong understanding of the world around them whilst acquiring specific skills and knowledge to help them to think scientifically, to gain an understanding of scientific processes and the uses and implications of science today and for the future.
 
At Pinner Park Primary School, scientific enquiry skills are embedded in each topic the children study and these are revisited and developed throughout their time at school from EYFS understanding the world, through to Year 6. Topics, such as animals are taught and observed in EYFS, and then revisited in further details in KS1 and KS2. This model allows children to build upon their prior knowledge and increases their enthusiasm for the topics whilst embedding this procedural knowledge into the long-term memory.
 
All children are encouraged to develop and use a range of skills including observations, planning and investigations, as well as being encouraged to question the world around them and become independent learners in exploring possible answers for their scientific based questions. We nurture children’s curiosity and inspire them to develop an appreciation for science. Specialist vocabulary for topics is taught and built up, and effective questioning to communicate ideas is encouraged. Concepts taught should be reinforced by focusing on the key features of scientific enquiry, so that pupils learn to use a variety of approaches to answer relevant scientific questions. ​
How we teach Science
When planning science learning, teachers consider:
  • Opportunities for children to talk and develop reasoning skills;
  • The key knowledge (including vocabulary) all children must master supported by the use of knowledge organisers;
  • A cycle of lessons for each topic, which carefully plans for progression, depth and mastery;
  • Challenging lessons that encourage play, exploration and collaboration;
  • Challenge questions for pupils to apply their learning in a philosophical/open manner; 
  • Where appropriate, organise trips and visits from experts who will enhance the learning experience.

Subject Leadership
Our subject leaders for science are Mrs Allan and Mrs Palit.

Information to Download (click to download)
Subject Guide
Learning Journey
Subject Progression Map (Scientific Knowledge)
Subject Progression Map (Working Scientifically)
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Pinner Park Primary School
Melbourne Avenue, Pinner,  Middlesex. HA5 5TL
T: 020 8863 2191
E: office@pinnerpark.harrow.sch.uk
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