Science

Intent

At Great Kimble Church of England School, our Science curriculum is designed to nurture big hearts and bold futures by inspiring curiosity, wonder and a lifelong love of learning about the world around us. We aim to stimulate children’s interest and enthusiasm for Science while enabling them to develop a deep and meaningful understanding of natural phenomena.

Through carefully planned and engaging learning experiences, pupils build knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and Physics while developing key scientific skills such as researching, observing, working methodically, recording, categorising and drawing thoughtful conclusions. Children work both independently and collaboratively to plan and carry out investigations, developing confidence in their own learning and an understanding of the value of teamwork.

Using the Kapow Primary Science curriculum, we foster excitement and curiosity while helping pupils understand how the scientific community has shaped our past, informs our present and will influence our future. Inclusive and meaningful learning ensures that all children can experience the joy of Science and make connections between their classroom learning and the world beyond school.

By encouraging critical thinking and the ability to question the hows and whys of the world, our curriculum develops big hearts through respect for evidence, responsibility and global awareness. In doing so, we prepare pupils for bold futures as reflective, resilient learners who understand the power of scientific knowledge in addressing local and global challenges.

The Kapow Scheme encourages:

● A strong focus on developing knowledge alongside scientific skills across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

● Curiosity and excitement about familiar and unknown observations.

● Challenging misconceptions and demystifying truths.

● Continuous progression by building on practical and investigative skills across all units.

● Critical thinking, with the ability to ask perceptive questions and explain and analyse evidence.

● Development of scientific literacy using wide-ranging, specialist vocabulary.