Our Science Curriculum at Hilperton 
At Hilperton Primary, our science curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, build knowledge and develop essential skills for understanding the world. Science is not just a subject- it is a way of thinking, exploring and making sense Of the world around us.

Our science curriculum is carefully sequenced, building on prior knowledge to ensure that knowledge is deepened and retained. There are connections between some units to help children form a coherent understanding of scientific ideas over time.

We place a strong emphasis on vocabulary, ensuring that children build a rich and accurate scientific vocabulary they can use to explain their thinking, describe processes and communicate findings confidently. 
We encourage children think and work like scientists. This means that throughout their time at Hilperton they have opportunities to: 

• Ask questions about the world around them 
• Make predictions based on what they know 
• Plan and carry out investigations 
• Observe closely and collect data 
• Draw conclusions and explain their ideas

• Why do shadows change during the day? 
• What makes something dissolve? 
• How do animals survive in extreme conditions? 

These questions drive deeper thinking and develop children's ability to reason and think like a scientist. 
Children are supported to write as scientists, using correct structure and vocabulary. Alongside this, we provide carefully chosen reading opportunities that connect with science topics, supporting both comprehension and scientific understanding. 

Our goal is for children to leave Hilperton with a sense of wonder about the world and the skills to investigate it. We want them to see science as relevant, exciting and essential to their everyday lives — and to know that being a scientist starts with curiosity.