Science

Science gives pupils of all abilities the opportunity to investigate how and why things happen.

Science represents a body of knowledge which is built up through experimental testing of ideas and which is organised in a way that makes it easy to use. It is also a methodology, a practical way of finding reliable answers to questions.

Science is essential to our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Aims

Our aims in teaching Science are that all children will:

Retain and develop their natural sense of curiosity about the world around them
Develop a set of attitudes which will promote scientific ways of thinking, including perseverance, objectivity and a recognition of the importance of teamwork
Come to understand the nature of “scientific method” involving: careful observation, the making and testing of predictions, the design of fair and controlled experiments, the drawing of meaningful conclusions through critical reasoning and the evaluation of evidence
Become effective communicators of scientific ideas, facts and data
Begin to build up a body of scientific knowledge and understanding which will serve as a foundation for future enquiry.
Find science enjoyable

Science is important because:

It is a body of knowledge essential to our understanding of ourselves and the world around us
It provides an understanding of how scientific and technological change has impacted on the development of the world and the quality of our lives
It encourages questioning and discussion skills as well as creative and imaginative thought
The skills and knowledge of science can be applied throughout everyday life