Science @ CMS
Ever wondered whether it’s hot air that rises or cold air that falls? Is black a colour or, in fact, the absence of colour? How is lightning formed? What is thunder? Why do you see lightning before you hear its 'thunder'?
At Cranborne Middle School, science is based on asking questions that stimulate curiosity and are rooted in real life problems that are relevant to pupils. Then, using enquiry processes, we attempt to discover their answers! We take a ‘hands on’ approach to studying the sciences, where pupils: hypothesize, test theories, present data and draw conclusions through engaging and stimulating activities.
Pupils in years 5 and 6 work in either their tutor room or KS2 science room and learn how scientific enquiry processes are used to help us understand the world around us. With lessons based in a fully equipped science laboratory, pupils in years 7 and 8 follow an AQA scheme of work that provides them with a solid grounding in the key principles of physics, biology, chemistry and scientific enquiry that are needed for success in key stage 4.
To see the 'Science Curriculum Overview', Click Here.
At Cranborne Middle School, science is based on asking questions that stimulate curiosity and are rooted in real life problems that are relevant to pupils. Then, using enquiry processes, we attempt to discover their answers! We take a ‘hands on’ approach to studying the sciences, where pupils: hypothesize, test theories, present data and draw conclusions through engaging and stimulating activities.
Pupils in years 5 and 6 work in either their tutor room or KS2 science room and learn how scientific enquiry processes are used to help us understand the world around us. With lessons based in a fully equipped science laboratory, pupils in years 7 and 8 follow an AQA scheme of work that provides them with a solid grounding in the key principles of physics, biology, chemistry and scientific enquiry that are needed for success in key stage 4.
To see the 'Science Curriculum Overview', Click Here.
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Useful Links
SciberMonkey is currently supported and run by the Society of Biology. It was originally created by the Biochemical Society. It aims to support the teaching and learning of science for 5-14 year olds.
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Planet Science exists to offer young scientists of school age the inspiration and excitement that will support their study of science at school and beyond.
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"Science is the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation."
Build on your understanding on the processes of the world around us at BBC Bitesize. |
