This area is most effective when...
- it is well organised
- the success criteria are displayed
- images, task planners or sound buttons are utilised to support the inclusion of low-attaining readers
- real-life, meaningful resources are used to support understanding and connection.
- key vocabulary is displayed
- resources are clearly visible and accessible to learners
- it inspires curiosity, awe and wonder
Year 2 - Year 6
STEM Zone
Science
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Technology
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Engineering
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Maths
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Science ✳︎ Technology ✳︎ Engineering ✳︎ Maths ✳︎
Curiosity Corner
Nursery - Year 1
Science
Technology
Engineering
Maths
We tailored our zones to our school priorities. So felt we needed a stand alone maths zone and digital zone to raise the profile of these areas. Therefore we focus mainly on science and engineering skills in the STEM Zone.
In the STEM Zone children develop scientific understanding, engineering thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on, creative and investigative learning experiences.
Engineering & Design Skills
Designing and building structures, models and solutions
Exploring how things work
Testing and improving ideas
Understanding forces, materials and mechanisms
Using creative thinking to solve practical problems
Learning through trial, error and resilience
Asking questions and exploring ideas
Planning and carrying out investigations
Observing, measuring and recording findings
Testing predictions and analysing results
Developing curiosity about the world around them
Using evidence to explain scientific thinking
Science Skills
Science Process Skills
Planning Formats
(middle years)
Investigation Scaffold
(older years)