Science
‘Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood’ – Marie Curie
'It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings' - Proverbs 25:2
Science at St James’ is a creative and practical subject enjoyed by all. We build our scientific understanding through a range of skills and understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them. We aim to ensure all pupils are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. As part of our creative curriculum, children's science learning is linked to their topic. As well as engaging activities in the classroom, we combine visits and trips to help bring the children's learning to life.
Here are some links to online science resources and activities you might enjoy investigating. Do be mindful that many of these require adult supervision, so logon together and enjoy exploring the wonderful world of science!
Link to The Science Museum with home learning ideas
For ready-made fun learning activities for all ages, many involving outdoor activities, visit the Primary Science Teaching Trust Science Fun at Home webpages.
Link to Primary Science Teaching Trust Science Fun at Home
For an amazing website with lots of activities linked to DT, Maths and Computing visit the STEM Learning website. They also have resources to support the BBC daily live lessons for all age groups
Link to STEM Learning
NASA have a fun interactive website exploring space and the earth with some resources for KS1 but mainly for KS2 children.
Link to NASA's Climate Kids
The makers of Springwatch and The Really Wild Show have a website with lots of outdoor and nature learning resources for all age groups.
The Just 2 Easy (J2E) group of apps ahve lots of science-themed videos, worksheets and examples, sorted by year group. The resource is called Switched on Science.
Link to Switched On Science
St James' Science Curriculum
Pupils at St James' study science each term, developing both a rich scientific knowledge and a range of investigative skills. Every whole term, each year group has a week dedicated to developing their skills through 'Working Scientifically'. This is the practical application of scientific processes and enquiries based on their knowledge and conceptual understanding of the disciples of biology, chemistry and physics. The 'Work Scientifically' skills are to be able to compare and use fair testing; to research, observe, use pattern-seeking; to identify, group and classify and to problem-solve.
All children will learn to ask scientific questions, to plan an enquiry, observe closely, take measurements, gather, record, present and interpret results. In addition, children at key stage two will learn to draw conclusions, make predictions and evaluate an enquiry.
Please find the range of topics covered in each year group at the bottom of the page.
