Welcome to 

Science

at Birkdale Primary School 

Science is a core subject within the New National Curriculum.
The aims of the subject are to ensure that all pupils:
 

• develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
• develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer specific 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.

In order for these aims to be achieved, science is organised into programmes of study.

The content and demands of the programmes increase as the children progress through school, consequently, a variety of different teaching methods and approaches are used so as to be appropriate for the specific age ranges and so as to meet the needs of the children. Teaching sessions may take the format of: 

•    direct teaching
•    small group activities
•    individual  activities 
•    illustrative and investigative activities
•    outside visitors and agencies invited to school

OUR WHOLE-SCHOOL SCIENCE WEEK IS ALWAYS A HIGH POINT. WATCH OUT FOR NEWS OF THIS YEAR'S SCIENCE WEEK AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!!!

The links below offer you a glimpse of what science has to offer at Birkdale Primary School including:

     - our Science Policy

     - our curriculum overview for science along with our Science Learning Journey

     - how the language of science develops throughout our learning

     - what our children think about science at Birkdale Primary School in our Pupil Voice Surveys

   Our Science Ambassador

 - Sara Shortt-Burbano - 

        Congratulations to our  Science Ambassador who will be promoting Science in our school.