Markington CE Primary and Nursery School

Science at Markington School

At Markington Primary School we have created a bespoke and effective science curriculum that follows The National Curriculum for science for children in years 1-6, (with objectives assigned to individual year groups), and use Development Matters to inform our Early Years Framework for Nursery and Reception aged children to 'Understand the World' around them.

Our curriculum is systematic and our teaching builds on what children already know through clear explanations, modelling and analogies to represent abstract concepts in an age-appropriate way. Scientific vocabulary is used consistently and children are actively encouraged to ask questions and develop their working scientifically skills.

We aim to teach children how science plays a vital role in our past, present and future. Our curriculum features scientists and engineers that have made a significant contribution to science and the impact this has on our everyday lives. We encourage children to be aspirational and explore different aspects of science in future careers knowing that science is crucial for our economic, environmental and social development. 

Our 'Key Knowledge' documents identify the subject content for each unit.  These documents are used by staff to plan,  monitor and assess learning. They specify the substantive knowledge, explicit scientific vocabulary and the disciplinary knowledge of the practices of science through the different parts of scientific enquiry and working scientifically.