Science

The aims of the science department at Bramcote are to instil in the pupils a through knowledge of scientific principles. Inspiring an interest in, and curiosity about, all aspects of the scientific world and developing in them the skills and abilities necessary to investigate these.

Science

The over-riding aim is to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to cope with whichever examination they are personally aiming for at the end of their Bramcote career. This could be Common Entrance, an independent entrance examination to a public, Common Scholarship, or a specific school’s own Scholarship exam.

To this end, the requirements of the National Curriculum should be fulfilled. Good performance according to pupil’s abilities, at Key Stage 2 (age 11) is seen as ideal preparation for the final two years of Bramcote.

Schemes of Work take into account the Common Entrance syllabus and the National Curriculum.

Science is important for the following reasons.

There is a body of knowledge, which is essential in developing an understanding of the modern world. Skills of observation, research, experimentation and questioning can be applied across the school curriculum. An awareness of science prepares pupils for making value judgements in society and in the environment in which they grow up.

Science is a core subject in the National Curriculum. The fundamental skills, knowledge and concepts of science are developed at each Key Stage. The main components are:

Scientific enquiry

Life processes and living things

Materials and their properties

Physical processes