Longwick Science Intent

At Longwick, it is our intent to distil a lifelong love of science within our pupils. A Longwick Learner is rooted in their community and environment and uses science to further understand and appreciate it which links closely with our school ECO Council activity..

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known”   Carl Sagan      

All pupils will see themselves as scientists, they will see inspiring figures in science past and present. The children will understand how science is essential in many careers and indeed everyday life!

It is our intent to give all pupils a strong understanding of the world around them whilst acquiring specific skills and knowledge to help them to think scientifically, gain an understanding of scientific processes and develop an understanding of the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. 

At Longwick, scientific enquiry skills are embedded in each topic pupils study and these topics are revisited and developed throughout their time at school. All pupils are encouraged to question the world around them and become independent learners in exploring possible answers for their scientific based questions. Longwick Learners will build their Scientific capital and science vocabulary through explicit teaching of ‘rocket words’.

               “The important thing is not to stop questioning”     Albert Einstein