Science

Science Lead

Miss Garrett

At Shefford Lower School, our Science curriculum plays an important role in nurturing children’s curiosity and encourages them to ask questions, explore ideas, and develop a deeper understanding of the world. We also use every opportunity to promote compassion, respect, and responsibility for living things, sustainability and the environment through our learning.

During their time at Shefford Lower School, pupils develop key scientific knowledge through carefully planned units of learning. They progressively build their scientific vocabulary, deepen their understanding of important concepts, and develop the skills needed to work and think like scientists.

Throughout the curriculum, pupils are regularly given opportunities to revisit and build upon their prior knowledge, vocabulary, and skills before new learning is introduced. This ensures that knowledge develops progressively, enabling pupils to embed core concepts and make meaningful connections across their science learning.

Children’s working scientifically skills are developed and strengthened over time, with pupils learning how to ask questions, carry out investigations, and draw conclusions from evidence. These skills are closely linked with Mathematics, particularly in the use of data and statistics, helping pupils understand how evidence can be used to support or challenge scientific ideas.

“The important thing is to never stop questioning.”

Albert Einstein

Curriculum Map

Progression Of Skills & Vocabulary

Useful Links

· Interactive science games, videos and quizzes

· Covers KS1 and KS2 topics

· Simple explanations aligned with the UK curriculum

· Topics include plants, materials, animals, forces and space

National Geographic Kids

· Fun science facts and engaging videos

· Topics include animals, space, nature and the environment

· Includes quizzes and educational games

· Very visual and engaging for younger learners

· Science facts with pictures and diagrams

· Interactive quizzes for children

· Good for KS1 and KS2 research projects

· Topics include animals, plants, technology and space

NASA Kids’ Club

· Space science games and activities

· Videos about astronauts and planets

· Suitable for younger children and KS2 learners

· Easy experiments to try at home or school

· Science facts, games and quizzes

· Covers physics, biology, chemistry and Earth science

· Science videos and practical activities

· Created with support from teachers and scientists

· Good for investigations and enquiry-based learning

The Kid Should See This

· Large collection of educational science videos

· Encourages curiosity and discussion

· Suitable for a wide range of ages

8. Super Brainy Beans

· Science videos, games and quizzes

· Curriculum-based topics for primary school children

· Homework help and learning guides

· Simple science experiments

· STEM activities and crafts

· Good for practical learning

10. Science Buddies

· Step-by-step science experiments

· Science project ideas and investigations

· Particularly suitable for KS2 learners

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