--- title: "Science" url: "https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/science" school: "The Cathedral Catholic Primary School" --- # Science | | |---| | ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/people/Mrs_Lowe20.jpg) | The subject leader for Science in school is Mrs Lowe. | | ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/turn_key_insert_md_nwm_v2.gif) | | [![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/Overview_Image.png)](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/files/Curriculum/Science/Science_OV_24-25.pdf) | | [![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/KL_Logo.jpg)](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/files/Curriculum/Science/Science_KL_24-25.pdf) | | Curriculum Overview | Key Learning | ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/Science/Science_3.jpg) **The Intent of our Science Curriculum** In our school we want our children to explore their understanding of the world through the scientific skills of observation, comparing and contrasting, questioning, investigating, testing and recording. Our children will gain Scientific knowledge in twelve key area: 1. Plants 2. Living things and their habitats 3. Animals, including humans 4. Evolution and inheritance 5. Seasonal changes 6. Materials 7. Rocks 8. Light 9. Forces 10. Sound 11. Electricity 12. Earth and space **The Implementation of our Science Curriculum** ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/Science/Science_2.jpg) Topics are often covered several times during a child’s time in school and each time children will build on their previous learning in order to develop a deeper understanding of the topic. Science teaching can take place in a variety of settings and across all areas of the curriculum e.g. children will learn about the changes that happen to their body as they grow in HRE as well as science and they might investigate the effects of exercise on their heart rate as part of PE. Science is not always a classroom based subject and learning also takes place as part of school trips, themed activity weeks and outdoor exploration. **The Impact of our Science Curriculum** We want our children to grow up with a sense of awe and wonder and an eagerness to explore their place in the God’s world. Our children love to ask questions and are constantly curious, often wanting to carry on their learning outside of the classroom. Teachers ensure science is taught using the following School Principles: ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/Science/Science_logo.png) ![](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/images/CURRICULUM-AREAS/Science/Science_logo.png) | **At The Cathedral Catholic Primary School,** **Science looks good when:** | |---| | - #### We are excited about science and want to learn. - #### We use questions to help us find out more. - #### We find answers by doing. - #### We know scientific vocabulary and choose which skills to use. - #### We learn in different places. - #### We carry on learning at home. - #### We all work together to take risks and tackle challenges - #### We record and present our findings in different ways. | ### Science Documents Science Policy 188 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/files/Curriculum/Policies/Science_Policy_2024.doc) School Principles 168 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/files/Curriculum/Science/PSQM_School_Principles.doc) Science Curriculum Map [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/files/Curriculum/Subject_Curriculum_Maps/Science_subject_curriculum_map_2020.doc) ### Curriculum - [British Values](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/-British-Values) - [Religious Education](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/re) - [English](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/english) - [Mathematics](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/maths) - [Science](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/science) - [Foundation Subjects](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/foundation-subjects) - [Library](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/curriculum/library) - [![Woodland Trust - Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/woodland_trust_gold.jpg)](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/schools/green-tree-school-award/) - [![Primary Science Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/PSQM_Award_2018.jpg)](http://www.psqm.org.uk/) - [![The Catholic Teaching Alliance](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/CTA.png)](https://www.catholic-teaching-alliance.org/) - [![School Sports Network](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/Lancaster_-_Heysham_SSN_letter_members_logo(1).jpg)](https://www.lhssn.co.uk/) - [![School Games Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/School_Games_badge_(1).png)](https://www.yourschoolgames.com/) - [![School Virtual Games Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/School_Games_virtual_badge_(1).png)](https://www.yourschoolgames.com/) - [![Operation Encompass](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/Operation_Encompass.png)](https://www.operationencompass.org/) ##### Location Balmoral Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3BT ##### Contact Us 01524 64686 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584762347179) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://cathedralprimaryschool.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)