Subject Philosophy
As a subject science struggles to eliminate stereotypes, to overcome misconceptions and to find its place in the lives of a busy society. Science is however, by its very nature a process of enquiry, an opportunity to open doors to children and to encourage them to ask “how” and “why” of the world around them.
Aims and Objectives
To stimulate and maintain pupils’ natural curiosity, interest and enjoyment of Science and to instil a sense of excitement and awe. To build upon pupils’ experience and prior knowledge as an aid to empowering them in their learning.
Core Skills and Scientific Enquiry
The ability to enquire and explore underpins the entire science curriculum, whether at foundation stage or at KS5. The skills required of a scientist at any age remain standard; the ability to ask a question; the ability to predict an outcome etc. From Nursery to year eight science at Copthorne is taught, wherever possible, using practical enquiry techniques.
Year 3 Vegetable garden
Thanks to the Fete Committee and Mr Lee the year 3 children have a wonderful flower and vegetable garden in front of the New Block. We are also grateful to Mr Hall (Nicholas 3KW) for coming to help us fill up the planters and then to build us a natural hazel wigwam for our runner beans and tomatoes....
Woodland Science Year 3
Again suitably dressed for the weather with old trousers and welly boots Year 3 ventured out into the woods for an hour of investigation. Each pair of children had a 1m length of string. They lay (knelt)on the woodland floor and positioned themselves close to a minibeast. The children followed the...
Woodland Science Year 2
Mrs Wade and Mr Barlow had a wonderful time with the Year 2 children at the start of Science Day. All suitably togged in wet weather gear and wellies we set off for the woods.All thechildren had a good rummage around on the woodland floor, for example under leaves, logs, stones and inside bark crevices...
We’ve had a bright idea!
Year 4 have just started learning about electricity in Science. This week we looked at creating circuits and predicting which circuits would light the bulb up and which circuits wouldn’t. We have had lots of fun and built some amazing circuits with numerous bulbs and batteries.
