Curriculum Intent
The Science department at Winterton Community Academy have designed an ambitious curriculum so that in every lesson through “Positivity, Hard Work and Respect” staff and students will work together to provide ambitious outcomes for all our students. We collaborate with our math’s department to find opportunities to complement their curriculum by applying the same skills that they have learnt in math’s to a scientific context so that they thrive in other subjects too. Regardless of whether your child chooses to study A ‘levels, vocational studies, or take an apprenticeship, they will have a positive learning experience. We want every child to develop a passion for science, so we have adjusted our curriculum to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn about medical applications of science, forensic techniques and space exploration to engage them and make them aware of the array of exciting careers in this subject.
Knowledge:
- Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of biology, chemistry and physics
- Develop an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science
- Develop an extensive specialist vocabulary in each of the three disciplines
- Develop an understanding of a range of scientific theories that explain phenomena
- Develop an understanding of the use of scientific nomenclature, units and mathematical representations
- Develop an understanding of how to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- Develop an understanding of the use and implications of science
Transferrable skills:
- Use of scientific nomenclature, units and mathematical representations
- Use models and abstract ideas to support and develop explanations
- Evaluate models and theories
- Understand how theories are developed over time
- Understand how to collect and present reliable data
- Apply experimental procedure
- Apply mathematical skills to solve problems
- Apply mathematical skills to support theories
- Apply mathematical skills to derive quantitative relationships
Importance of science:
In a world where misconceptions and mistruths are so accessible through social media it is ever more important that our students are equipped with the skills to critically analyse the information and form their own opinions. We want every child to be able to have a better understanding of the uses and implications of science, today and for the future so that they can be “Safe, Happy and Successful“. Regardless of whether your child chooses to study A’ levels, vocational studies, or take an apprenticeship, our aim is for them to have a positive learning experience and for them to develop skills in science that are transferrable to many subjects and careers.
