Teesville Academy

Science

Science is a body of knowledge built up through discovering the world around us, through exploring, asking questions, observing, testing and developing ideas.

Science is taught weekly however can be taught more frequently if directly linked to the topic for the half term. Children are encouraged to apply skills from other subjects e.g. Maths, English, ICT. Careful thought has been placed upon the sequencing of content so that pupils build upon prior learning and make connections. The curriculum has been specifically designed in this way to allow for a greater number of opportunities for children to deepen their scientific knowledge and understanding, promoting critical thinkers and ensuring pupils know and remember more. The curriculum is a progressive model so that by learning the content pupils will make good progress as they move through the school from Early Years to Year 6. 

Our aim is for all pupils to see themselves as scientists and have a real lasting passion for science and its application in past, present and future technologies. Our curriculum plans in regular opportunities for pupils to work in the school grounds, local environment, as well as further afield in order to enhance their fieldwork and develop their scientific knowledge and skills. As an academy we actively seek the support and involvement of industry, STEM and further education in order to further motivate and engage pupils. We highlight the importance of Science in everyday life by taking part in Science Week.

Through our curriculum children gain confidence and competence in generating questions, taking the initiative in planning and carrying out scientific investigations. They develop excellent scientific knowledge, understanding and vocabulary which is demonstrated in written and verbal explanations, solving challenging problems and reporting scientific findings. The school promotes high levels of originality, imagination and innovation in the application of skills.