The importance of science

'Science stimulates and excites pupils' curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them. It also satisfies this curiosity with knowledge. Because science links direct practical experience with ideas, it can engage learners at many levels. Scientific method is about developing and evaluating explanations through experimental evidence and modelling. This is a spur to critical and creative thought.'

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

Junior School Science Curriculum Map

Children in the Junior School develop their appreciation of science and scientific principles through the following curriculum units: