“Science is magic that works.”  Kurt Vonnegut

At Hatchlands, we aim to provide a high-quality science education that helps children make sense of the world around them. Through learning in biology, chemistry and physics, pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to understand how things work and why things happen.

Our science curriculum builds strong foundations of knowledge while encouraging children to be curious, ask questions and think deeply about the natural world. Children are supported to explore, investigate and explain what they observe, developing confidence in using science to make predictions, solve problems and understand cause and effect.

Children will learn about:

• Key scientific knowledge and ideas through biology, chemistry and physics

• How science works, including the processes and methods scientists use to explore and answer questions

• The importance of science in everyday life, and how scientific knowledge is used now and will shape the future
   

Children will learn how to:

• Ask simple, relevant questions and explore them using a range of scientific enquiries

• Plan and carry out investigations, including recognising and controlling variables where appropriate

• Observe closely and use simple equipment to take accurate measurements

• Set up practical investigations, including comparative and fair tests