Subject Leader : Faustina Adjaye

"The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers; he’s one who asks the right questions." -  Claude Levi-Strauss

Our aim in Holy Trinity is to teach Science in a very hands-on way, allowing the children to be stimulated, explore phenomena and events in the world around them through investigation. 

To achieve this, each topic includes opportunities for the children to investigate an open-ended question. Children are encouraged through open-ended thinking to make links in their knowledge and understanding by using mind maps at the beginning and end of each topic. Children can express their knowledge and understanding in words and/or pictures.

In addition, they will be provided with pictures or actual objects that they must identify possible connections between or spot the odd one out. This will promote open discussion and allows the children to share their reasoning to the rest of the class.

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Children are expected to have a basic understanding of themselves so that they can identify similarities and differences amongst their peers and animals. They should also be able to make sense of the world around them.

Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)

Children are expected to have a deeper understanding of themselves as human beings and understand the importance of plants in everyday life. They should also be able to comment on the properties of the materials around them and make decisions about their suitability for different purposes. 

They are expected to understand that humans are a singular organism amongst many, that they are interdependent upon one another and that each organism has a life cycle. They should be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to everyday situations as well as their personal health.