At John Scurr we have embraced the new curriculum in science, which has a strong emphasis on different types of investigation ranging from fair testing to observation over time and individual research, whilst maintaining the learning and teaching of the knowledge based elements of this subject. Children also learn about significant scientists and their contribution to the body of knowledge and understanding of the world we live in.

In Key Stage One children learn science through a topic based approach and in Key Stage Two units of science are taught discreetly with cross curricular links made where appropriate. Links with maths, including measuring, recording and interpreting data are particularly strong. Electronic measuring and recording equipment is used to strengthen the use of IT in science.

Children are encouraged to ask questions and develop a curiosity for the world around them. We want them to learn how to think scientifically so they can solve problems and become confident with scientific knowledge and ideas. To help them with this, children are encouraged to discuss their science work and raise further questions which they can then seek to answer using practical investigation and research.