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We offer a science curriculum which focuses on the following significant aspects of science and develops childrens’ knowledge, skills and understanding:
- Demonstrate their curiosity in sciences by actively participating and initiating in science activities
- Discuss their understanding of the environment and their place in the living, material and physical world
- Discuss using their secure knowledge and understanding, the big ideas and concepts of the sciences
- Demonstrate the skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques
- Use scientific language, formulae and equations
- Apply fair testing to all experiments
- Plan, design, investigate, evaluate and present their findings
- Apply safety measures and take necessary actions to control risk and hazards
- Discuss the impact the sciences make on my life, the lives of others, the environment and on society
- Discuss the role of creativity and inventiveness in the development of the sciences
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Earth’s resources and the need for responsible use of them
- Express opinions and make decisions on social, moral, ethical, economic and environmental issues based upon sound understanding
- Use scientific analytical skills
- Be a scientifically-literate citizen : outlining the impact of science on everyday life, the environment and society
- Demonstrate their interest in developing science as a lifelong interest.
We plan a structured programme to develop the above skills across the following areas:
- Planet earth Forces
- Electricity and waves
- Biological systems
- Materials
- Topical science
We also work with partner agencies and with the learning community to enhance children’s learning in Science by having a science theme week. We actively develop children’s interests in science and we are responsive to opportunities which present themselves in terms of topical science.