{"id":13855,"date":"2024-10-05T03:20:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T03:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/?page_id=13855"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:06:14","slug":"science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/?page_id=13855","title":{"rendered":"Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-444d5ee8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Science is a systematic investigation of the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the world, which relies on first hand experiences and on other sources of information. The scientific process and pupils\u2019 problem-solving activities will be used to deepen their understanding of the concepts involved. The main aspects of science to be studied will be determined by the programmes of study of the National Curriculum 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Through science, pupils at Altham St.&nbsp; School will continue to deepen their respect, care and appreciation for the natural world and all its phenomena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded wp-duotone-unset-2 is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13437\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-61-of-159-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-549b0c86 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7526a028 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The following objectives form the basis of our decisions when planning work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded wp-duotone-unset-4 is-style-rounded--3\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13422\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:480px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ASJ_PS_2024_06-46-of-159-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop pupils\u2019 enjoyment and interest in science and an appreciation of its contribution to all aspects of everyday life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop a knowledge and appreciation of the contribution made by famous scientists to our knowledge of the world including scientists from different cultures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to encourage pupils to relate their scientific studies to applications and effects within the real world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop a knowledge of the science contained within the programmes of study of the National Curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to build on pupils\u2019 curiosity and sense of awe of the natural world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop in pupils a general sense of enquiry which encourages them to question and make suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to encourage pupils to predict the likely outcome of their investigations and practical activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to use a planned range of investigations and practical activities to give pupils a greater understanding of the concepts and knowledge of science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to provide pupils with a range of specific investigations and practical work which gives them a worth-while experience to develop their understanding of science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop progressively pupils\u2019 ability to plan, carry out and evaluate simple scientific investigations and to appreciate the meaning of a \u2018fair test&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop the ability to record results in an appropriate manner including the use of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">diagrams, graphs, tables and charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to introduce pupils to the language and vocabulary of science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to give pupils regular opportunities to use the scientific terms necessary to communicate ideas about science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop pupils\u2019 basic practical skills and their ability to make accurate and appropriate measurements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">within practical activities give pupils opportunities to use a range of simple scientific measuring instruments such as thermometers and force meters and develop their skill in being able to read them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to develop pupils\u2019 use of ICT in their science&nbsp;studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to give pupils opportunities to use ICT (video, digital camera, data logger) to record their work and to store results for future retrieval throughout their science studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">to give pupils the chance to obtain information using the internet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-hot-button-background-color has-background has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/178.79.154.16\/nextcloud\/index.php\/s\/Qcimbe8oqCR8W6k\" style=\"border-radius:36px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a 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The scientific process and pupils\u2019 problem-solving activities will be used to deepen their understanding of the concepts involved. The main aspects of science to be studied will be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-13855","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13855"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14147,"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13855\/revisions\/14147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}