Science
In accordance with the guidance in the new National Curriculum, the Kent Scheme of Work has clearly indicated a progression in the key scientific knowledge and concepts, from Year 1 to Year 6.Throughout each and every unit of study the emphasis is on the children learning by doing.
Science
In accordance with the guidance in the new National Curriculum, the Kent Scheme of Work has clearly indicated a progression in the key scientific knowledge and concepts, from Year 1 to Year 6.Throughout each and every unit of study the emphasis is on the children learning by doing.
We believe that to reverse the decline in UK science graduates, we must start by engaging and inspiring children at KS1 and KS2. The National Curriculum asks schools to emphasise the scientific method as well as teaching core science facts. The only way to learn these skills is by doing practical science… And lots of it!
The Empiribox approach to science at KS1 and KS2 is to allow children to do hands-on, exciting science experiments every single lesson for every year they are in the primary phase.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology have each been broken down into 4, easy to manage units, with one being taught for an entire term throughout KS2. KS1 science is again broken down to cover the 2 years, but has more consumables and a focus on play.
At the beginning of each term, all equipment for children to work in pairs is delivered to our school in one box. All of the experiments have been designed with children in mind. They are safe, fun and incredibly informative, maximizing the learning potential in all children. Anything a child makes can be taken home and many experiments are easy to recreate with parents, therefore encouraging continued learning.
These links show you the learning outcomes for the different units in KS1 and KS2.