Academic
Science in Pre-Prep
Science is exciting. Our science teaching recognises the important ways in which science affects the lives of people everywhere in the world and how it can be used to help make decisions, solve problems and carry out jobs. Science lessons offer opportunities for children to:
Science in the Pre-Prep starts in the Foundation Stage as children aim to achieve the early learning goals in Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
In Years One and Two, the emphasis on practical, investigative activities continues. Children are encouraged to develop their thinking skills, working individually and in groups. They build on their knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and learn to collect and evaluate evidence.
Through a wide range of practical activities, children start to explore and develop an understanding of their own environment and the world in which they live.
At all phases of their development, the children are encouraged to be curious and investigate, to develop problem-solving skills, to ask questions and to use references.
They also learn to use appropriate scientific language and about the importance of health and safety.
- develop knowledge and understanding of important scientific ideas, processes and skills and relate these to everyday experiences;
- learn about ways of thinking and of finding out about and communicating ideas;
- explore values and attitudes through science.
Science in the Pre-Prep starts in the Foundation Stage as children aim to achieve the early learning goals in Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
In Years One and Two, the emphasis on practical, investigative activities continues. Children are encouraged to develop their thinking skills, working individually and in groups. They build on their knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and learn to collect and evaluate evidence.
Through a wide range of practical activities, children start to explore and develop an understanding of their own environment and the world in which they live.
At all phases of their development, the children are encouraged to be curious and investigate, to develop problem-solving skills, to ask questions and to use references.
They also learn to use appropriate scientific language and about the importance of health and safety.
Carswell Manor
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 8PT
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