Science Curriculum

“The most important thing is to never stop questioning.” Einstein

At St Dunstan’s, we encourage children to be inquisitive throughout their time at the school and beyond. The Science curriculum fosters a healthy curiosity in children about our universe and promotes respect for the living and non-living. We believe science encompasses the acquisition of knowledge initially, followed by concepts, skills and positive attitudes.

Throughout the programmes of study, the children will acquire and develop the key knowledge that has been identified within each unit and across each year group, as well as the application of scientific skills. We ensure that the working scientifically skills are built-on and developed throughout children’s time at the school so that they can apply their knowledge of science when using equipment, conducting experiments, building arguments and explaining concepts confidently and continue to ask questions and be curious about their surroundings.

Useful Science Web-links

Create your own home or school experiments with Science Bob!
http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/

BBC Science Links for 4-11yr olds
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml

Fun Interactive Science Games and Investigations
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html

Science Museum –Interactive Games and Information
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/online_science/games.aspx