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Science
At Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires. The Scientific area of learning is concerned with increasing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of our world, and with developing skills associated with Science, encouraging inquiry-based learners.
The experience of pupils using Scientific methods of investigation should develop the natural curiosity of the child, encourage respect for living organisms and the physical environment and provide opportunities to developing children’s questioning. The National Curriculum will provide a structure and skill development for the science curriculum taught throughout the school, which is linked into our knowledge-based curriculum learning. We endeavour to ensure that the Science curriculum we provide, will give children the confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills into the next stage of education and adulthood.
Intent, Implementation and Impact (click for more information)
Knowledge and Skills Progression
Science KS1 Knowledge Progression
Science KS2 Knowledge Progression
Science at Home
Links for children and parents
National Geographic for Children
Games and Apps
The Children’s University of Manchester
Science Investigations at Home (always check with your parents or guardians first!)
Science Reading
Help encourage a love of Science with your child with these highly recommended books:
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/blog/books-to-inspire-young-scientists/
Science Subject Ambassador
Very soon, Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford will have elected its very first subject ambassador. Pupil voice is at the heart of our school, therefore our pupils work very closely with the subject leader to ensure learning is consistently fun, exciting and engaging!