SECONDARY SCIENCE

Departmental Goals

Students will:

1) have an understanding of the methods Scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, modelling, measurement and data collection, experimentation and evaluation of evidence.

2) have an understanding of the application of scientific data, concepts and models to the natural sciences.

3) have an understanding of the major principles and concepts that form the basis of the knowledge covered in the course and possess a command of the relevant terminology.

4) be able to make informed decisions on contemporary issues using knowledge gained during the course.

5) be aware of the variety of careers open to scientists.

6) have the necessary practical skills utilised in scientific study and be familiar with the facilities of the school’s laboratories.

7) be able to approach practical work in a systematic and logical way.

8) be aware of their responsibilities for the health and safety of both themselves and others whilst undertaking practical work.

9) be able to describe, differentiate and classify the world around them.

10) be able to collect and critically analyse data.

11) have developed effective problem solving strategies.

12) be able to apply scientific models to data.