STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) is one of our key curriculum drivers. In our local area there are a wealth of employment opportunities in this field and we aim to foster a love of Science in all our children so that they may go on to study and even work in this field in later life.
A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
At Ormsgill, We aim to make Science as fun, exciting and practical as possible.
We teach Science in cross-curricular Topics, covering Scientific Investigation and the requirements of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study:
• Life and Living Processes
• Materials and their Properties
• Physical Processes
Aims
The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
We also aim to: