Science Curriculum Key Knowledge and Skills Nursery
EARLY YEARS AUTUMN
EARLY YEARS SPRING
EARLY YEARS SUMMER
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CL & UW
CL & UW
We recognise that children learn in different ways. Children’s learning styles often evolve as children discover new ways to problem solve through play based activities. We ensure that the following characteristics of effective learning are apparent in our enabling environment by carefully planning learning opportunities across a play based learning environment. These continue to be reflected upon across the school year. Our three areas of focus are: Playing and Exploring- Having a go
Preparing for Science Three to four year olds ● Pay attention to more than one thing at a time, which can be difficult. ● Use a wider range of vocabulary. ● Understand a question or instruction that has two parts ● Understand ‘why’ questions ● Use longer sentences of four to six words. ● Be able to express a point of view and to debate when they disagree with an adult or a friend, using words as well as actions. ● Use talk to organise themselves and their play
Active Learning- Keep on trying
Creating and thinking critically- Having own ideas
Preparing for Science
Preparing for Science
Three to four year olds
Three to four year olds
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Pay attention to more than one thing at a time, which can be difficult. Use a wider range of vocabulary. Understand a question or instruction that has two parts Understand ‘why’ questions Use longer sentences of four to six words. Be able to express a point of view and to debate when they disagree with an adult or a friend, using words as well as actions. Use talk to organise themselves and their play
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Use all their senses in hands-on exploration of natural materials. Explore collections of materials with similar and/or different properties. Talk about what they see, using a wide vocabulary. Plant seeds and care for growing plants. Understand the key features of the life cycle of a plant and an animal. Begin to understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things. Explore and talk about different forces they can feel. Talk about the differences between materials and changes they notice.
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Pay attention to more than one thing at a time, which can be difficult. Use a wider range of vocabulary. Understand a question or instruction that has two parts Understand ‘why’ questions Use longer sentences of four to six words. Be able to express a point of view and to debate when they disagree with an adult or a friend, using words as well as actions. Use talk to organise themselves and their play
Understanding the World ● Use all their senses in hands-on exploration of natural materials. ● Explore collections of materials with similar and/or different properties. ● Talk about what they see, using a wide vocabulary. ● Plant seeds and care for growing plants. ● Understand the key features of the life cycle of a plant and an animal. ● Begin to understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things. ● Explore and talk about different forces they can feel. ● Talk about the differences between materials and changes they notice.