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    We are scientists!

    Our Science Curriculum 

    At Northlands Primary School & Nursery we believe that as educators of Science, we must strive to foster and develop an interest in the subject, in order to prepare our pupils for life in an increasingly scientific and technological world.  In particular, we endeavour to embolden our students to pursue a scientific inquiry of the world around them, through scientific experimentation and investigation in the classroom.  Furthermore, as staff we do our utmost to provide our children with the skills to present and communicate their findings in a variety of ways, as well as evaluate their answers. Children are taught to question theories and observations made and understand the importance of further research and development.  

    Science Topics 

    Year group Autumn Spring Summer
    1

    Everyday materials

    Seasons (Autumn and Winter)

    Animals including humans

    Seasons (Spring and Summer)

    Plants

    2

    Living things and their habitats

    Everyday materials

    Plants Animals including humans
    3

    Plants

    Animals including humans

    Forces

    Rocks, fossils and soils

    Light

    4

    States of matter

    Sound

    Electricity

    Living things and their habitats

    Living things and their habitats

    Animals including humans

    5

    Earth and Space

    Properties and change of materials

    Living things and their habitats

    Forces

    Forces

    Animals including humans

    6

    Living things and their habitats

    Evolution and inheritance

    Light

    Electricity

    Electricity

    Animals including humans