How does the weather change throughout the year? Around the world? 

How is Mars different from Earth? 

What is the difference between an evergreen and deciduous tree? 

Why is plastic problematic? 

Why do animals live in a particular habitat? 

Children at Cumberland love to become Scientists who use their thinking skills to work scientifically to find things out. They have a go at testing the best conditions to grow a plant, compare and test everyday materials, and observe and reflect on the changes to bread when left to decay. 

We believe that children are born curious about the world around them. Taught through our integrated projects, our science curriculum enables our children to further develop this sense of awe and wonder . The children will study a range of topics, through practical experiments, visits and online encounters . Visits to Marwell Zoo and a nearby woodland, also give the children first-hand experience of the animals, plants and trees that they are learning about. During their time with us the children cover areas such as plants, animals, human bodies, healthy eating and space. Our rigorous science curriculum encourages questioning, the development of scientific vocabulary though oracy, careful observation, identification of patterns and classification. 

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