Science
At Heath Hayes Primary Academy, our approach to teaching Science is grounded in fostering a progressive development of enquiry skills across all year groups. We focus on seven core skills: asking questions, making predictions, setting up tests, observing and measuring, recording data, interpreting and communicating results, and evaluating. Each year, students build on these skills through engaging lessons, with their learning journey showcased in class floor books, featuring both their work and photographs of key activities.
Each class also studies a significant person from the world of Science, deepening their understanding of the subject’s history and real-world applications. A growing bank of scientific vocabulary is introduced and reinforced year by year, helping students become confident communicators of their knowledge. These Science lessons are intertwined with the children’s adventures, further expanding their curiosity and understanding of the world around them.
Science is taught through exciting, hands-on learning adventures that encourage children to think like scientists. We focus on developing key science enquiry skills, such as asking questions, making predictions, observing closely, recording results, and drawing conclusions. These skills are built into every topic to help children explore the world around them in a meaningful and practical way. We also use a Science Floorbook to capture whole-class learning, investigations, and reflections. This shared book celebrates pupil voice, records scientific thinking, and shows the journey of our learning across the year.