--- title: "STEM" url: "https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/stem" school: "Buckingham Primary Academy" --- # STEM - Science Learning Showcase - DT Learning Showcase - Science - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Design Technology [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/1849f102f9c0404289cfadc7feca8604) [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/1849f0f77f209f26246c8234ae205974) At Buckingham Primary Academy, we **believe** that our science curriculum is designed to **develop** children’s **curiosity** and **fascination** about the world in which they live and engender a **desire** to **immerse** themselves in **science, technology and engineering** in future years. Through our carefully designed 3D curriculum, children use their **investigative skills** to help develop their **knowledge** and **conceptual understanding** of how science will **impact** on their lives and others around them. We are **committed** to providing children with a range of **opportunities** to **investigate** and make **enquiries** about their world through the study of the specific **disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics**. **Investigation** will encourage children to understand how science can be used to **explain** what is occurring, **predict** how things will behave and **analyse** causes. Through high quality teaching, we develop the following essential characteristics of scientists; • An **excellent knowledge** of the world through the disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics • An **understanding** of the **nature, processes and methods** of science through different types of **science enquiries**, helping children to answer scientific questions about the world around them • An **extensive scientific knowledge** base with the ability to use **correct terminology** and **vocabulary** • The ability to reach **clear conclusions** and **explain their findings** • The ability to express **well-balanced opinions**, rooted in an understanding of the **scientific knowledge** which is current today • An understanding that science is a constantly developing **discipline**, which has far reaching **implications** in an ever-changing world • A **genuine interest** in the subject and a real sense of **curiosity** about the world around us. --- ### Science FS1 Overview 51 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/FS1_overview.docx) FS2 Overview 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/FS2_overview.docx) Long Term Plan Science 91 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/LONG_TERM_PLAN_SCIENCE_2022_-_2023_New_adapted_version.docx) Science Approach 82 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Science_Approach.docx) Scientists Across the Curriculum 77 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Scientists_Across_the_Curriculum.docx) Substantive Knowledge and Declarative Knowledge 140 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Substantive_knowledge_and_declarative__knowledge_document._Shows_whole_school_coverage.docx) A **high-quality** science education provides the foundations for **understanding** the world through the **specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics**. Science has changed our lives and is **vital** to the world’s future **prosperity**, and all pupils should be taught **essential** aspects of the **knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.** Through building up a body of key **foundational knowledge** and **concepts**, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of **rational explanation** and develop a sense of **excitement** and **curiosity** about **natural** phenomena. They should be **encouraged** to understand how science can be used to **explain** what is **occurring, predict** how things will behave, and **analyse causes.** The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils: Develop **scientific knowledge** and **conceptual understanding** through the specific disciplines of **biology, chemistry** and **physics.** Develop understanding of the **nature, processes** and **methods of science** through different types of **science enquiries** that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them Are **equipped** with the **scientific knowledge** required to understand the uses and **implications** of science, today and for the future. ![](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/images/tabs/c8e17b58a3d8be2d810a30f79d23e1d0.png) A **high-quality** science education provides the foundations for **understanding** the world through the **specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics**. Science has changed our lives and is **vital** to the world’s future **prosperity**, and all pupils should be taught **essential** aspects of the **knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.** Through building up a body of key **foundational knowledge** and **concepts**, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of **rational explanation** and develop a sense of **excitement** and **curiosity** about **natural** phenomena. They should be **encouraged** to understand how science can be used to **explain** what is **occurring, predict** how things will behave, and **analyse causes.** The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils: Develop **scientific knowledge** and **conceptual understanding** through the specific disciplines of **biology, chemistry** and **physics.** Develop understanding of the **nature, processes** and **methods of science** through different types of **science enquiries** that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them Are **equipped** with the **scientific knowledge** required to understand the uses and **implications** of science, today and for the future. ![](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/images/tabs/c4539aeab52809787acb75798494e555.png) A **high-quality** science education provides the foundations for **understanding** the world through the **specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics**. Science has changed our lives and is **vital** to the world’s future **prosperity**, and all pupils should be taught **essential** aspects of the **knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.** Through building up a body of key **foundational knowledge** and **concepts**, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of **rational explanation** and develop a sense of **excitement** and **curiosity** about **natural** phenomena. They should be **encouraged** to understand how science can be used to **explain** what is **occurring, predict** how things will behave, and **analyse causes.** The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils: Develop **scientific knowledge** and **conceptual understanding** through the specific disciplines of **biology, chemistry** and **physics.** Develop understanding of the **nature, processes** and **methods of science** through different types of **science enquiries** that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them Are **equipped** with the **scientific knowledge** required to understand the uses and **implications** of science, today and for the future. ![](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/images/tabs/9a377d85e662024ac19d745350bfd171.png) At Buckingham Primary Academy, we want to our children to be **engaged, inspired and challenged th**rough their art and design lessons. Our children are offered a **range** of **experiences** and **opportunities** through which they can **explore, build upon and make connections with other subjects**. We do not want our Art and Design curriculum to focus solely upon the finished product. We **offer** the children the **opportunities** to learn about a d**ifferent artist, architect and designer each year** which gives a **greater knowledge** of the **historical** and **cultural development** of art and design. Children will learn **skills** to enable them to produce creative work in the forms of **drawing, painting, sculpture and other design techniques.** The children are able to celebrate their creations through a **‘Showcase’** of their learning and through **displays** around the school. Along with the teaching of Art and Design, we offer a dedicated termly **‘Art and design Week’**. We believe that by dedicating this time, children are able to look **carefully** and **develop a broader understanding** of the **subject, knowledge and skills** and allows them to make **3D links** across the curriculum with vertical and horizontal links. --- ### Design Technology Design and Technology Approach 82 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/DT_Approach.docx) Design and Technology Long Term Plan 5.72 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Art_and_design_long_term_plan(1).docx) Design and Technology Progression of Skills 71 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Design_and_Technology_Progression_of_Skills(1).docx) ### Curriculum - [Overview](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum) - Subjects - [English](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/english) - [Maths](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/maths) - [STEM](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/stem) - [Art](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/art) - [EYFS](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/eyfs) - [Computing](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/computing) - [Geography](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/geography) - [History](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/history) - [MFL](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/mfl) - [Music](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/music) - [RE](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/re) - [PE](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/pe) - [PSHE](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/pshe) - [Oracy](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/oracy) - Year Groups - [EYFS](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/eyfs) - [Year 1](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-1) - [Year 2](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-2) - [Year 3](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-3) - [Year 4](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-4) - [Year 5](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-5) - [Year 6](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/year-groups/year-6) - [Personal Development](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/academy-curriculum/personal-development) ![Buckingham Primary Academy](https://files.schudio.com/buckingham-primary-academy-2/images/logo/logo_(1).png) ### Buckingham Primary Academy Buckingham Street Hull HU8 8UG 01482 328661 © Copyright 2026 Buckingham Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://buckinghamprimaryacademy.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)