Thinking and working scientifically in the primary school and KS3
Sequencing Science in the Primary School and KS3 26th April 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Hosted by Glynis Frater author of Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery – published in March 2023
Science and the science curriculum have such scope for igniting the passion for learning as pupils progress from early years to year 6 in readiness for their secondary school. The science curriculum asks that pupils ‘think and work scientifically‘, deepen their knowledge over time and have the skills that will indeed allow them to think like scientists. The programme of study for science in key stage 1 and 2 clearly sets out the sequential learning pathway that teachers need to develop as they plan to create exciting and innovative science lessons.
Science opens doors to all sorts of futures. The concepts that underpin learning of scientific knowledge and the skills pupils acquire as they develop as scientists are profound and life changing.
It is, therefore, essential that those who have responsibility for planning the science schema in the primary phase have the depth of knowledge and expertise to support pupils to deepen their learning over the eight or so years of their time in the primary school and are secondary ready in order to take on the increasingly complex learning in key stage 3.
Sequencing Science in the Primary School and KS3
26th April 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Hosted by Glynis Frater author of Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery – published in March 2023
Science content, concepts, knowledge and skills
Planning and delivering the depth and breadth outlined in the programmes of study for science in key stage 1,2 and 3 requires time and expertise in how to think scientifically in order that teaching ensures pupils secure understanding of a growing body of knowledge and concepts that will lead to secure understanding of scientific technical terminology, extended specialist vocabulary and the collection, presentation and analysis of data.
The science curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to develop conceptual understanding that transcends other subjects including maths and a range of literacy skills as well as other foundation subjects. The opportunity to create cross curricular partnerships across other subjects in the primary phase and with partner secondary schools should be seen as essential. There is an imperative to build a seamless curriculum that allows pupils to deepen their understanding and remember their learning as they move from year to year and from primary school into secondary school. Where this is a feature of planning the science curriculum research suggests pupils achieve far more highly in GCSE and beyond.
Sequencing Science in the Primary Phase and in KS3
26th April 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Piccadilly, London
Glynis our curriculum expert has put together a course for all those who are charged with planning and implementing the science curriculum across these vital three phases of education. Sequencing Science in the Primary Phase and in KS3 takes a deep dive into how to build a sequential learning platform that teaches new knowledge as well as creating opportunities for reflection, recall and opportunities for discussion, presentation and analysis of the learning from early years to year 9.
- Defining the vision for curriculum intent and implementation linked to a desire to ensure the teaching focuses on how pupils develop their ability to ‘think and work scientifically’
- A deep dive review of the primary science curriculum, vocabulary, aims, concepts, skills and the sequencing of knowledge over time linked to the programmes of study
- A focus on pedagogy and specific learning strategies for ensuring pupils deepen their science knowledge through a planned and sequenced curriculum offer from key stage 1 to the end of year 9
- A review of how science is assessed with a deep focus on questioning and feedback to support a deepening of understanding over time
- A look at the essential focus on points of transition and the need for partnership working to ensure pupils are secondary ready and continue to learn well as they move from KS2 to 3
- Time to reflect on the role of the Science subject specialist in translating the school vision into high quality science outcomes for all pupils
This course is for all those who have the role of subject lead in the primary phase and for those who plan and teach science in key stage 3. We have created a rich vein of resources, activities and materials that will support the development of sequential learning platforms, the integration of the skills pupils need to have and a deep review of the concepts that underpin science as a pivotal subject that has the power to broaden understanding in science and beyond.
Glynis’s book Designing and Delivering the Primary Curriculum will be published in March of this year. Her exceptional knowledge of the curriculum, pedagogy and strategies for learning ensure that this CPD experience will be informative, inspirational and provide a wealth of materials, resources and activities for you to take back to school to enhance your curriculum planning and delivery of the science curriculum. She will be able to provide the latest updates in terms of research, policy the most outstanding practice in curriculum design and delivery. Join her at the Royal Society of Chemistry for the opportunity to network, have a good lunch and spend a day learning and sharing ideas.
Sequencing Science in the Primary School and KS3 26th April 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Hosted by Glynis Frater author of Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery – published in March 2023
If you want to be in touch with Glynis or her colleagues at Learning Cultures, email glynis@learningcultures.org or telephone 01746 765076.
