It's important to view knowledge as sort of a semantic tree, make sure you understand the fundamental principles, i.e, the truck and big branches, before you get into the leaves/details or there is nothing for them to hang on to - Elon Musk
At Clanfield CE School, we believe that there is much more to Science than content learning and we are proud to tie in our 5 elements of Ethical Curriculum, Global Citizenship, Inner Curriculum, Relationships and Skills and Attitudes for life into the subject. Science allows us to develop a set of skills, a curious approach to life and a way of thinking which connects with other areas of the curriculum. By nurturing a curiosity for scientific discovery, we are boosting our ability to think deeply, approach problems from a different angle and become resilient to setbacks.
Using the National Curriculum for science as a springboard for our scientific adventure, we explore and understand how to work Scientifically; learning from the errors, successes and near-misses of our predecessors and challenging concepts respectfully and using a foundation of sound and reliable evidence.
An ethical curriculum is central to Clanfield CE School’s values and beliefs. There is no subject better placed in which to interrogate ethics and philosophical concepts than science. By weaving strands of philosophy, global issues and social responsibility into our Clanfield Curriculum, we can deepen and strengthen the purpose and impact of our learning. We ensure that we study female, BAME and LGBT+ role models within the STEM world as part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive curriculum.
Science is not effectively taught in isolation. Therefore, when designing our curriculum, we aim to link to English, The Arts, Humanities and Computing to the subject.
As part of every Science lesson, our children will be encouraged to cultivate their critical thinking skills through a variety of approaches based upon the Primary Science Teaching Trust’s Bright Ideas Time initiative. In addition, pupils will be expected to answer big questions drawing upon their experience, understanding and evidence.
As an outward facing school community, we are looking to foster links with companies, charities and other Schools to improve our own science provision and also ‘give back’ to our communities. Just as ‘no man is an island’ neither should a school be. In linking up with companies across the spectrum from VR experiences, through scientific workshops to gardening projects; we will be able to give real purpose to our learning making it memorable and meaningful to our pupils.
At Clanfield CE School, we believe that there is much more to Science than content learning and we are proud to tie in our 5 elements of Ethical Curriculum, Global Citizenship, Inner Curriculum, Relationships and Skills and Attitudes for life into the subject. Science allows us to develop a set of skills, a curious approach to life and a way of thinking which connects with other areas of the curriculum. By nurturing a curiosity for scientific discovery, we are boosting our ability to think deeply, approach problems from a different angle and become resilient to setbacks.
Using the National Curriculum for science as a springboard for our scientific adventure, we explore and understand how to work Scientifically; learning from the errors, successes and near-misses of our predecessors and challenging concepts respectfully and using a foundation of sound and reliable evidence.
An ethical curriculum is central to Clanfield CE School’s values and beliefs. There is no subject better placed in which to interrogate ethics and philosophical concepts than science. By weaving strands of philosophy, global issues and social responsibility into our Clanfield Curriculum, we can deepen and strengthen the purpose and impact of our learning. We ensure that we study female, BAME and LGBT+ role models within the STEM world as part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive curriculum.
Science is not effectively taught in isolation. Therefore, when designing our curriculum, we aim to link to English, The Arts, Humanities and Computing to the subject.
As part of every Science lesson, our children will be encouraged to cultivate their critical thinking skills through a variety of approaches based upon the Primary Science Teaching Trust’s Bright Ideas Time initiative. In addition, pupils will be expected to answer big questions drawing upon their experience, understanding and evidence.
As an outward facing school community, we are looking to foster links with companies, charities and other Schools to improve our own science provision and also ‘give back’ to our communities. Just as ‘no man is an island’ neither should a school be. In linking up with companies across the spectrum from VR experiences, through scientific workshops to gardening projects; we will be able to give real purpose to our learning making it memorable and meaningful to our pupils.
