The science curriculum at St Ives provides children with:

• An excitement for science that inspires a curiosity about natural phenomena and the world around them.

• Coherent, sequential knowledge of the scientific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.

• Secure, deep understanding of the nature, processes and principles of science through clear instruction and deliberate practice.

• The ability to apply secure, long-term knowledge to make predictions and connections between disciplines, and recognise the uses and implications of science in the wider world.

• Grounding in core disciplinary knowledge and, as they progress through the school, the ability to systematically approach challenging, scientifically-valid questions through:​ 

  • Scientific Attitudes & Planning
    asking scientifically relevant scientific questions and designing controlled investigations.

  • Measuring & Observing
    learning how to use scientific apparatus like rulers and thermometers, and making systematic observations.

  • Recording & Presenting
    collecting data and presenting this data in a variety of different ways.

  • Analysing & Evaluating
    interpreting and analysing findings; drawing conclusions and evaluating the reliability of investigations.