Sciences at Greenhills

Developing curiosity and a lifelong love of learning

Science helps children to understand the world around them and encourages them to ask questions, investigate and discover how things work. It develops important skills for learning, life and work, including problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork.

Research shows that practical investigation, discussion and building on children’s existing ideas are key to successful learning in science.

At Greenhills, we aim to make science active, engaging and accessible for every learner.

🔬 Our approach

Science learning is based on curiosity and enquiry.

Children learn through:

• hands-on experiments and investigations

• observing and exploring

• predicting and testing ideas

• discussing their thinking

• using digital technology to support learning
  
  

This helps them develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts.

🧠 Developing scientific thinking

Children are taught to:

• ask questions

• mae predictions

• test their ideas

• observe and measure

• record their findings

• talk about what they have discovered
  
  

These skills are built step by step as they move through the school.

🌱 Planet Earth

Children learn about:

• plants and how they grow

• animals and their habitats

• the environment and sustainability

• weather znd natural resources
  
  

They develop an understanding of how to care for the world around them.

⚡ Energy and forces

Children explore:

• light, sound and electricity

• pushes and pulls

• movement and simple machines
  
  

They learn how energy is used in everyday life.

🧬 Biological systems

Children learn about:

• the human body

• keeping healthy

• life processes
  
  

This links closely to learning in health and wellbeing.

🧪 Materials

Children investigate:

• different materials and their properties

• how materials can change

• where materials come from

• how we use them in everyday life
  
  

💬 Talking about science

Children are encouraged to:

• explain their ideas

• use scientific language

• share their results

• listen to others
  
  

This helps deepen their understanding and build confidence.

🌈 Inclusive for all

We ensure science is accessible to every child by using:

• practical, hands-on experiences

• visual supports and real objects

• sensory investigations

• structured and repetitive approaches

• communication-friendly strategies
  
  

This allows all our learners to take part and achieve success.

How parents and families can help at home

🔍 Encourage curiosity

When your child asks questions, explore the answers together.

You can:

• look things up together

• talk about how things work

• watch and discuss nature
  
  

🧪 Try simple investigations

For example:

• mixing materials when baking

• floating and sinking in the bath

• growing plants
  
  

🌦️ Talk about the world around you

Discuss:

• the weather

• changes in seasons

• animals and plants you see outdoors

💬 Ask your child to explain their learning

Let them:

• describe an experiment

• talk about what they discovered

• share their ideas