Last weeks staff meeting was all about working scientifically. We spent the time reviewing what we were doing already and exploring a few new ideas. One of the ideas that was shared was getting children to discuss their ideas through Concept Cartoons - follow the links below:
Another good idea fFor an engaging Science plenary, choose a scientific concept (e.g. gravity, sound waves, predators) and ask the class: should it be banned? Split them into ‘for’ and ‘against’ and have each child prepare at least three reasons supporting their argument. Then let the debate begin! Children will be encouraged to think more deeply about how scientific concepts underpin our everyday lives.
A high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes. (National Curriculum 2014)
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