Science Departmental Aims and Objectives
To maintain and/or stimulate student curiosity, interest and enjoyment in science
To enable students to be familiar with a body of scientific knowledge, principles and vocabulary
To enable students to see science in the context of a wider body of knowledge and skills
To enable students to understand and use scientific method, with safety being a major consideration
To enable students to develop a range of desirable personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and independence
To enable students to be able to work independently and as part of a team
To employ teaching methods and resources that allow all students (irrespective of their gender, ethnic origin, academic ability, etc.) to have equal access to science and to experience success and enjoyment in their science work
To develop pupils understanding of the interaction of science with society through the medium of ICT
To develop an awareness in students of the implications of science (past and present) for the individual, the community and the environment
To allow students to develop informed opinions and to be able to support them by reasonable arguments
To suitably prepare pupils to embark upon science dependant vocational courses and studies including AS, A Level and further study in any of the pure and applied sciences, engineering and medicine
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