Science
Subject Intent
At Brunswick, our primary science curriculum is designed with the intent to cultivate deep-rooted curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong love for scientific inquiry. Through hands-on exploration, engaging experiments and collaborative learning experiences, we aim to empower our pupils with a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding to ignite a passion for understanding the natural world. Our curriculum emphasises the development of key scientific skills, fostering resilience, creativity and a sense of wonder, preparing our pupils to become informed, innovative and responsible contributors to an ever-evolving global society.
Key Drivers
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Purposeful |
Our children will have the vocabulary, knowledge and skills necessary to explore, develop and achieve in Science |
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Aspirational |
Our children will explore Science through varied authentic stimuli and respond in a range of creative ways, making purposeful links to other areas of learning. |
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Personal |
Our children will question and reflect on Science and its impact on their real-life experience. |
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Universal |
Our children will learn how Science impacts locally, nationally, and globally and makes a difference to modern life. |
Science Vision and Principles
To ensure a common ethos in the teaching and learning of science, staff and children were involved in the creation of the Brunswick Science Vision and Principles.
Vision
Our Vision statement poster is displayed on working walls in classrooms and is referred to during science lessons.
Principles
Working Scientifically Skills
Working scientifically skills are embedded into every science lesson and these focus on the key features of scientific enquiry, so that pupils learn to develop their use of their working scientifically skills when answering scientific questions.
Link to Science Curriculum Map
Link to Brunswick Science overview