Science
At Malorees, our pupils learn about many different aspects of science including the natural world, forces, electricity, changes of state and materials. We always teach the subject in ‘real world’ contexts which demonstrate how science affects and enhances our daily lives. We teach our pupils how to think scientifically about the world around them and to question what they see.
Approaches to Teaching Science
Science is an awe-inspiring, mind-blowing subject and we ensure that it is taught in that way. Instilling a sense of wonder and amazement in our pupils at the scientific marvels which surround us is at the heart of what we do. We apply an enquiry-based approach to science teaching, use of analogies and illustrations. As much as possible our pupils plan their own investigations and experiments. We believe passionately that our pupils learn the most about science when they are challenged to explore and discover things for themselves. Outdoor learning is a vital part of our pupil’s scientific experience, and we make extensive use of our grounds and the surrounding area to teach the subject.
Special Science Curriculum events
An exciting programme of science themed events take place throughout the year at Malorees.
These include:
Opportunities for our children get to do lots of hands-on experiments
Annual science week
Trips to the science museum
Cooking clubs for children
Parents and children’s workshops in science
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Science
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AUTUMN |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
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R - The natural world around us Light and dark |
R – Exploration of different materials |
R – Frozen (changes of state and consistency in materials) |
R – Floating and sinking |
R - Growing (plants) R – See how we grow (animals)
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R – Materials (properties) |
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Y1 –Properties of Materials |
Y1 - Plants |
Y1 –Sorting Materials |
Y1 – Human Body |
Y1 – The Seasons (Summer 1) |
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Y2 – Animals including humans |
Y2 – Materials |
Y2 – Plants |
Y2 – Human Nutrition |
Y2 – Weather and day length |
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Y3 – Food and our Bodies |
Y3 – Light and shadows |
Y3 – Rocks, soils and fossils |
Y3 – How does your garden grow? |
Y3 – We are astronauts |
Y3 – Forces and magnets |
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Y4 – Teeth and Eating |
Y4 – Power it Up! |
Y4 – Looking at States |
Y4 – Living Things |
Y4 – The Big Build |
Y4 – What’s the Sound? |
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Y5 – Growing up and Getting Old |
Y5 – Material World |
Y5 – Out of this World |
Y5 – Circle of Life |
Y5 – Let’s Get Moving! |
Y5 – Amazing changes |
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Y6 – Healthy bodies – Animals inc Humans |
Y6 – Classification – Living Things |
Y6 – Evolution |
Y6 – Light |
Y6 – Electricity |
Y6 – We are Dinosaur Hunters |
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