Science Curriculum

At Styal Primary School, our science curriculum encourages children to be curious about the world around them. Following the National Curriculum for England, we aim to develop pupils’ scientific knowledge and understanding through engaging, practical experiences and investigations. Children learn to ask questions, make predictions, observe carefully, carry out experiments and draw conclusions using evidence. They explore key areas of science, including plants, animals, humans, materials, forces, electricity and the wider world. Through science, we develop children’s critical thinking, problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for discovering how things work, preparing them to understand and explore the world around them.

Here are some website to help at home:

BBC Bitesize KS1 - Science BBC Bitesize KS2 - Science - A wealth of materials to support home learning with videos, activities and games in all curriculum areas.

Maddie Moate - The popular children's television presenter has her own YouTube channel and is delivering a daily science lesson "Let's Go Live with Maddie & Greg". Her channel has a wealth of educational videos.

The Royal Institution - Science Lives Here - Experimental - A series of short films, activities and resources making it fun, easy & cheap to do science experiments at home with children.

Chester Zoo - A range of resources to help with teaching & learning at home and school.

Woodland Trust - 10 nature activities for children to do at home

STEM Learning - Primary science, maths, computing and DT resources and activities to support home learning

Primary Science Teaching Trust - Fun science activities to try at home

Science Sparks - Experiments for Children

Kids Invent Stuff - This is a YouTube channel engaging children in real engineering projects with a chance to get their invention ideas built by real engineers. A new challenge is set each month.