At Adelaide Primary School, our intent is to foster a deep and enduring understanding of science by igniting curiosity and providing children with the knowledge and skills to explore the world around them. We are committed to offering a science curriculum that is broad, ambitious, and accessible to all, ensuring that pupils develop both a scientific knowledge base and the ability to think critically, ask questions, and solve problems.
We believe that science should inspire and engage children, equipping them with the scientific skills they need for life and future learning. Our curriculum is carefully structured to build progressively on prior knowledge, enabling pupils to make meaningful connections between concepts. We emphasize a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning, where children are actively involved in experiments, investigations, and discussions, developing their skills of observation, prediction, and analysis.
Through high-quality teaching, we ensure that all pupils, regardless of their background or ability, can access and engage with the curriculum. Our approach is grounded in the importance of scientific knowledge, including core concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Through the nature of scientific inquiry, we foster pupils’ ability to reason scientifically and make evidence-based conclusions.
We also place significant emphasis on developing scientific vocabulary, so that pupils can articulate their understanding with clarity and confidence. Working in collaboration with families and the wider community, we aim to promote a positive and lasting interest in science, enabling children to recognise its relevance in everyday life and to see themselves as future scientists, innovators, and informed citizens.
Ultimately, our intent is to instil a lifelong love of science, empowering every child to understand the world around them and use scientific thinking to solve real-world challenges.
What do pupils at Adelaide think about our science curriculum –
“I like learning all about the world and how things work.”
“I love it when we have science all week and we do lots of experiments!”
“It really makes your brain think, about how the plants and trees grow.”
“We do lots of science and I really like doing experiments with my friends.”
