Science

The curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Develop a scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Develop an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
• Are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.

The Science Key Stage 3 Schemes of Learning taught at Evolve Academy describes a sequence of knowledge and concepts where pupils are encouraged to develop a secure understanding of each key block of knowledge and concepts in order to progress to the next stage. They will develop a deeper understanding of a range of scientific ideas in the subject disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Pupils will begin to see the connections between these subject areas and become aware of some of the big ideas underpinning scientific knowledge and understanding. They will be encouraged to relate scientific explanations to phenomena in the world around them and start to use modelling and abstract ideas to develop and evaluate explanations.

Pupils will select, plan and carry out scientific investigations. They will use appropriate techniques, apparatus and materials during investigations that will allow them to make and record observations and measurements. This will enable pupils will become familiar with and use, technical terminology accurately and precisely and apply their mathematical knowledge to their understanding of Science, including collecting, presenting and analysing data.