Aim
The aim of the Science Years 7 to 10 syllabus is to develop students':
- Interest in and enthusiasm for science, as well as an appreciation of its role in finding solutions to contemporary science-related problems and issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the nature and practice of scientific inquiry, and skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically
- Scientific knowledge of and about phenomena within the natural world and the application of their understanding to new situations and events
- Appreciation of the development and dynamic nature of scientific knowledge, its influence in improving understanding of the natural world and the contribution of evidence-based decisions in informing societies' use of science and technology.
Objective
Values
Students:
- Develop an appreciation of the contribution of science to finding solutions to personal, social and global issues relevant to their lives now and in the future
- Develop a willingness to use evidence and reason to engage with and respond to scientific and technological ideas as informed, reflective citizens.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Students:
- Develop an appreciation of the contribution of science to finding solutions to personal, social and global issues relevant to their lives now and in the future
- Develop a willingness to use evidence and reason to engage with and respond to scientific and technological ideas as informed, reflective citizens.