Welcome to Science

It is our vision to ensure that pupils at Ark Dickens leave the academy with the skills and knowledge to ‘Be your Best’ as a result of well-planned, engaging lessons. As Scientists, they will:

- Have the scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics

- Understand the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.

Have the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future

In line with the National Curriculum Framework, knowledge and skills are embedded across all history lessons and are constantly revisited throughout pupils’ time at Ark Dickens. Each lesson starts with a leading question and this is what drives the teaching throughout. Across a unit, lessons will be constructed of the following to ensure they are purposeful and outcome driven:

- A ‘do now’ which recaps or focuses on retention of previous learning.

- Key vocabulary and knowledge required to answer the leading question.

- Practical opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.

- Assessment for learning opportunities.

- Regular Assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills.

- At the end of the unit, pupils will be assessed on their learning through a range of outcome driven activities including exam style questions and investigations.

Leaders at Dickens will ensure that staff are well equipped with the knowledge and skills to plan engaging lessons that will spark curiosity in all learners.

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - History

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - History

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - History

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - History

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - History

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - History