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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

  • Asking questions

  • Observing and measuring

  • Planning and setting up different types of testing ideas

  • Identifying and classifying

  • Performing tests

  • Gathering and recording data

  • Using equipment safely

  • Reporting, presenting and communicating data/findings

  • Using relevant scientific vocabulary /language

  • Making predictions

  • Understanding and setting up fair testing

  • ​Reasoning to demonstrate understanding of key concepts

Transferable Skills Developed

  • Collaborative Teamwork

  • Organisation

  • Resilience

  • Discipline

  • Communication

  • Problem solving

  • Critical thinking

  • Lateral thinking

  • develop and enhance numeracy and IT skills

  • Creative problem solving

  • Taking ownership of their learning

  • Paying attention to detail

Together Making Science Fun, Inclusive, Inspiring, and an Unforgettable and Memorable Experience   

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