Science

‘Bringing science to life for our young scientists of today.’

At NET, our Science curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • Will be taught the knowledge and skills to provide a secure foundation in ‘Understanding the World’ through the disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
  • Understand that science is fundamental to our lives and futures, and therefore a core subject.
  • Develop their natural curiosity, questioning skills and ability to evaluate the world around them.
  • Progressively learn scientific enquiry skills, enabling them to plan, predict, conduct and conclude investigations independently.

At the end of KS2, pupils will be able to:

  • Ask and answer questions about scientific enquiry.
  • Make predictions based on their prior learning.
  • Carry out investigations, make observations over time, identify patterns, classify, research and conduct fair tests.
  • Interpret evidence and explain findings using scientific knowledge and technical vocabulary.

We teach conceptually to build deeper understanding over time. Essential knowledge is planned progressively through the NET curriculum, beginning in EYFS and continuing through Key Stage 1 and 2.

Long Term Plan

 

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EYFS

Through Understanding the World, children will explore:

Year 1

Seasonal Change (Autumn)
Physics
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Everyday Materials
Physics
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Seasonal Change (Winter & Spring)
Physics
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Animals Including Humans
Biology
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Plants
Biology
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Seasonal Change (Summer)
Physics
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Year 2

Everyday Materials
Physics
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Living Things and Their Habitats
Biology
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Animals Including Humans
Biology
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Plants
Biology
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Year 3

Animals Including Humans
Biology
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Rocks
Physics / Chemistry
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Forces and Magnets
Physics
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Light
Physics
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Plants
Biology
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Year 4

Animals Including Humans
Biology
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Electricity
Physics
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States of Matter
Chemistry
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Living Things and Their Habitats
Biology
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Sound
Physics
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Year 5

Forces
Physics
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Earth and Space
Physics
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Properties and Changes of Materials
Chemistry
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Living Things and Habitats
Biology
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Animals Including Humans
Biology
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Year 6

Electricity
Physics
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Living Things and Their Habitats
Biology
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Light
Physics
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Evolution and Inheritance
Biology
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Animals Including Humans
Biology
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