Working Scientifically
Working Scientifically in KS1 and KS2 requires children to develop and use a number of skills which include but not limited to the following.
It is never too early to start learning
Questioning Strategies
Our questioning strategies involves us using a lot of open ended questions which include
Why, How, What, When, Where
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These allow children to develop their understanding and reasoning skills and also allows them to formulate their own ideas and demonstrate their understanding around key scientific concepts
Science Inquiry skills
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Asking questions
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Observing and measuring
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Planning and setting up different types of testing ideas
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Identifying and classifying
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Performing tests
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Gathering and recording data
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Using equipment safely
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Reporting, presenting and communicating data/findings
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Using relevant scientific vocabulary /language
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Making predictions
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Understanding and setting up fair testing
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​Reasoning to demonstrate understanding of key concepts
Transferable Skills Developed
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Collaborative Teamwork
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Organisation
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Resilience
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Discipline
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Communication
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Problem solving
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Critical thinking
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Lateral thinking
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develop and enhance numeracy and IT skills
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Creative problem solving
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Taking ownership of their learning
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Paying attention to detail
Together Making Science Fun, Inclusive, Inspiring, and an Unforgettable and Memorable Experience