Barrow Hills - Science Flyer

From the beginning of their time in Prep, children at Barrow Hills participate in a progressive and engaging science curriculum, led by specialists, and tailored to suit the wants and needs of every budding young scientist.

Year 3 & 4 Science By providing the opportunity for scientific discovery at an early age, science in Year 3 and 4 aims to set the foundations for a life-long love of the subject. From physical human biology to the intangible fundamentals of physics, children embark upon a hands-on curriculum, targeted at better understanding the world in which they live.

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Year 3

Year 4

Nutrition and Movement

Habitats

Forces and Magnets

Electricity

Rocks and Fossils

States of Matter

Light

Sound

Plants

Teeth and Digestion

Scientific Skills and Investigations

Inventors and Scientists

Year 5 & 6 Science

Biology, Chemistry and Physics Fostering enjoyment of the subject is at the heart of our teaching. We look to nurture individual interests into unwavering passions, both in school and at home, encouraging the children to pursue one or more of the scientific disciplines when venturing beyond Barrow Hills.

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

Year 5

Year 6

Passport to Science

Properties of Materials (2)

Humans and Other Animals

Cells and Organisation

Properties of Materials (1)

The Human Body

Earth and Space

Electricity and Light

Forces

Thinking and Working as a Scientist

Environmental Science

Year 7 & 8 Science

Biology, Chemistry and Physics Specialising in Year 7, children progress from two to three hours of timetabled science per week, following a holistic and accessible curriculum. With common entrance examinations, scholarships, and future GCSE curricula in mind, specialist lessons are designed to support the needs of all children and increase in autonomy as they advance.

Year 7 Autumn Term

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Reproduction

Particle nature of matter

Energy Resources

Atoms, Elements and Compounds Spring Term

Photosynthesis

Chemical Reactions

Forces and Motion

Consolidation

Waves

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Genetics and Evolution

Separation

Electricity

Respiration Summer Term

Ecosystems

Year 8 Autumn Term

Spring Term

Diet and Health The Human Nervous System

Summer Term

Atoms and Bonding Organic Chemistry

Revision and Investigations

Magnetism Space

Practical Activity With a strong emphasis on practical activity, children are provided with the opportunity to immerse themselves in each and every lesson from within either of our purpose-built laboratories. The specialist taught department at Barrow Hills strives to guide their curiosity whilst capturing the creative mind as children design, and are guided through, a plethora of practical investigations in strict accordance with CLEEAPS safety guidelines.

STEM No one science is exclusive in its content or application. As such, we maximise the opportunities for our children to consolidate knowledge of science through shared activities across the curriculum; in particular technology, engineering and mathematics.

Integrated into the timetable, these activities provide our children with ample opportunity to both extend and apply their knowledge of real-world science.

Assessment Informing our teaching, and guiding our children, a variety of assessment for learning strategies are integrated within the science curriculum, tailoring delivery of lessons to support consistent progression. Through teacher feedback, peer-assessment and selfevaluation of work, age-appropriate metacognitive strategies are utilised to expand our young scientists’ mastery of the subjects and cognizance of their own learning behaviours.

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