Science

Curriculum Intent

Science at Blessed Robert Sutton allows pupils to gain a coherent understanding of the links between structure and function of living organisms; understand the properties and interactions of matter in all its forms; understand forces and the impact of these on matter; explore chemical interactions; develop a deep understanding of the world around them. Throughout the curriculum the students will become proficient practical scientist enlightened by The Sutton Way.

Science teaching at BRS will develop a deep understanding of a range of scientific ideas in the subject disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Pupils will make connections between these subject areas and become aware of many of the big ideas underpinning scientific knowledge and understanding. To support this, the design of Knowledge Organisers has been carefully planned and aligned to the curriculum narrative. KOs are carefully embedded into the curriculum structure to ensure that this meets the need for improving literacy and provides opportunities for retrieval practice. This also ensures that new key language is introduced, explained and modelled when building on prior learning.
Pupils will be able to decide on the appropriate type of scientific inquiry to undertake to answer their own questions and develop a deeper understanding of factors to be considered when collecting, recording, processing and evaluating data. They will develop their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills in a range of practical and theoretical contexts.
We will enrich our curriculum by giving pupils opportunities to equip themselves with the tools needed to access their learning, for example, by research projects, visiting speakers and visits to local and national sites of scientific interest, both physically and virtually.
Incorporate the values of Catholic Social Teaching into our subject, covering how beliefs and science can work together and from different viewpoints.
For some students, studying the sciences will provide the platform for more advanced studies, establishing the basis for a wide range of careers. For others, it will be their last formal study of subjects that provide the foundations for understanding the natural world and will enhance their lives in an increasingly technological society.
Science is changing our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity. The sciences will be taught in ways that ensure students have the knowledge to enable them to develop curiosity about the natural world and an appreciation of the relevance of science to their everyday lives.

Students and Parents/Carers:

To find out how our curriculum is planned and sequenced, see our subject learning journeys below.