Welcome to Science at St Nicolas and St Mary CE Primary School! 

Here you will find our science curriculum map, science milestones and our new science 'Knowledge Organisers' detailing the journey our children make as scientists from year 1 to year 6.  Their scientific learning journey incudes the breadth of the statutory science curriculum taught within our innovative and inclusive classrooms. We hope all our pupils absorb our love and enthusiasm for this subject.

 

Our Science Vision

At St Nicolas and St Mary’s, we deliver a high-quality science education which provides children with a foundation for understanding the world around us. We provide our children with a secure body of scientific knowledge whilst developing a sense of excitement and natural curiosity. Through scientific enquiry, all children are encouraged to ask and answer challenging questions, actively explore processes and critically evaluate evidence. Our children are supported to relate their learning in the classroom to the real world with visits from inspiring professionals who work in the STEM sector, exciting STEM based school trips and the use of our school grounds and local area. Annually, we run a STEM week, where our children experience a range of science trails, collaborative projects and special investigations which further enrich our science curriculum and engage all pupils across the school. We make many meaningful cross-curricular links between science and other subjects, for example with our geography topics; ‘The Great Barrier Reef’ (year 4) and ‘Rainforests’ (year 3). This gives our children the chance to explore science within a specific context; meaning they have a much broader knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught, make links to global issues, such as climate change, and consider the positive impact that we can have. Overall, we seek to inspire our children by instilling a love of scientific learning and discovery through hands-on learning and memorable experiences.

 

Science Knowledge Organisers

Everything you need to know about our science units!

Year 1

Year 1 Animals, Including Humans                                              Year 1 Seasonal Changes                     

Year 1 Everyday Materials                                                             Year 1 Plants

Year 2

Year 2 Uses of Everyday Materials                                              Year 2 Animals, Including Humans

Year 2 Plants                                                                                    Year 2 Living Things & Their Habitats

Year 3

Year 3 Rocks                                                                                    Year 3 Forces & Magnets

Year 3 Animals, Including Humans                                              Year 3 Plants

Year 3 Light

Year 4

Year 4 Electricity                                                                             Year 4 Sound

Year 4 Living Things & Their Habitats                                        Year 4 Animals, Including Humans

Year 4 States of Matter

Year 5

Year 5 Forces                                                                                    Year 5 Earth and Space

Year 5 Properties & Changes of Materials                                  Year 5 Animals, Including Humans                                   

Year 5 Living Things & Their Habitats

Year 6

Year 6 Evolution & Inheritance                                                     Year 6 Electricity

Year 6 Animals, Including Humans                                              Year 6 Living Things & Their Habitats                             

Year 6 Light 

 

Superb Science

Please enjoy this video showcasing science at our school.