At Highcliffe, we believe that Science should stimulate and excite children’s curiosity about the world around them. Following the CUSP scheme of work, progressive teaching of key knowledge and concepts, allow children to build on prior learning and make connections. A guiding principle of CUSP Science is that each study builds upon the cumulative knowledge taught from year 1 onwards, and gives children opportunities to associate and connect significant scientific concepts, over time, and with increasing expertise and knowledge.
Key principles that underpin our teaching and children’s learning include place knowledge, vocabulary, working and thinking scientifically.
We aim to provide vast experiences through excellent use of our local area to inspire children to be curious about the world around them. Children are given regular opportunity to work outside of the classroom to embed concepts and enhance learning in the classroom.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Year 1 | ||
| Seasonal changes and daily weather Introduce Plants (Trees) Animals, including humans | Animals, including humans Everyday materials | Plants Revisit: Plants: Animals including humans |
| Year 2 | ||
| Living things and their habitats Animals, including humans | Uses of everyday materials Revisit: Living things and their habitats | Plants Revisit: Living things and their habitats |
| Year 3 | ||
| Rocks Animals, including humans Revisit: Rocks | Forces and magnets Plants | Light |
| Year 4 | ||
| Living things and their habitats States of matter | Animals, including humans | Electricity Sound |
| Year 5 | ||
| Forces (Gravity and Galileo) Earth in space | Light Living things and their habitats | Living things and their habitats continued Evolution and inheritance |
