The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that children develop scientific knowledge through the disciplines of chemistry, biology and physics, scientific enquiry and an understanding of the uses and implications of science. Regular investigations run throughout each topic and year group, meaning children gain both theoretical and practical knowledge and experiences, that may not otherwise be available to them.
Key Concepts
The science key concepts are: Animals including Humans; Forces and Magnets; Rocks; Plants; Light; States of Matter; Electricity; Living Things and their Habitats; Sound; Earth and Space; Evolution and Inheritance.
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