The Downs 
Science
Science at the Downs CEP School has been developed to give the children a balance of knowledge and skills with opportunities for memorable, engaged and fun lessons. Children will be inspired by exploring real life role models and be given time to make links with their world through practical and fact-based opportunities. We aspire to allow children to make sense of the world and encourage deeper level thinking and oracy. Science naturally brings opportunities for spirituality, awe and wonder both within the classroom and in our outside spaces through the Enhanced Curriculum.
We aim to send out learning our into the world inspired to take an active interest in future social, moral and environment issues and have the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact.
British science week March 2023
All classes took part in the 'Bridge Blunder Challenge' where they were able to design and create a bridge to hold as much weight as possible. Miss Chantler evaluated all of the bridges and the winners were 1H from KS1, their bridge held 375g and 4T from KS2, their bridge held 5.2KG!
Here are some of our amazing posters showing the investigation process.
What do our children say about science?
British Science Week 2024
British Science Week 2024
The Great Science Share 2024
Our little scientists were very excited as they arrived at The Discovery Park yesterday for The Great Science Share. |They listened to the opening speeches and then were able to visit the other school's stands or demonstrate their science learning. W have some natural teachers in the making as our children talked to children and teachers from other schools about their knowledge, displays and demonstrations. The children were fantastically behaved and enjoyed showing off their displays and learning from other children as well.
Curriculum
More information about our Science Curriculum
Early Years Progression of Skills
Years 1-6 Progression of skills