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Science
At Westbourne School, we aim to provide pupils with a high quality science curriculum which will help them develop into curious investigators.
At Westbourne, we deliver Science through the Kapow scheme of work, ensuring consistent and comprehensive coverage of the National Curriculum. This structured scheme provides a clear progression of knowledge and skills from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 6.
Pupils are taught a wide range of scientific skills, including:
- Formulating scientific questions and exploring different ways to answer them
- Making observations and recording findings
- Taking measurements using various scientific equipment
- Identifying and classifying living organisms, materials, and phenomena
- Gathering and recording data in diverse formats, such as keys, tables, and graphs
- Performing investigations and tests, using systematic procedures
- Planning scientific enquiries, including the application of variables
- Using results to draw conclusions, make predictions, and set up comparative fair tests
- Presenting findings through various methods, such as reports, presentations, and displays
By engaging in these practical and investigative skills, pupils develop a deep understanding of scientific principles and gain the tools to think critically and analytically about the world around them.
Our Science curriculum is enriched with a variety of exciting activities and experiences designed to bring scientific concepts to life:
- Enrichment Activities: Years 5 and 6 participate in enrichment activities focused on science, which may include extended investigations, guest speaker sessions, or special projects that deepen their scientific understanding.
- Forest School Learning: Through Forest School, pupils explore scientific concepts such as habitats, ecosystems, and the water cycle in an outdoor setting, linking their classroom learning to real-world environments.
- Educational Visits: To enhance learning, pupils take part in visits to science museums, wildlife reserves, and other related locations that offer hands-on experiences and real-world applications of science.
- STEAM Mastery Classes: Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) mastery classes allow pupils from different schools to collaborate on hands-on workshops, extending their learning beyond the classroom and encouraging creative problem-solving.
- Celebratory Events: We celebrate Science through special events such as Science Day and International Women in Science Day. These events promote the importance of science in daily life, highlight role models, and provide opportunities for pupils to share their learning with the wider community.
