Science
Science and its applications are part of everyday life. Science education develops students’ abilities to ask questions and find answers about the natural and physical world. It provides students with insights into the way science is applied and how scientists work in the community, and it helps them to make informed decisions about scientific issues, careers and further study.
A well-designed school science curriculum helps and encourages students to:
- Develop knowledge and skills central to biological, earth and physical sciences.
- Apply knowledge of science and understanding of some key scientific theories, principles and ideas to explain and predict events in the natural and physical world.
- Develop and use the skills of scientific investigation, reasoning and analysis to generate or refine knowledge, find solutions and ask questions.
- Develop scientific attitudes such as flexibility, curiosity, respect for evidence, and critical reflection.
- Communicate scientific understanding in appropriate scientific language to a range of audiences.
The science CSF presents the school with a framework for designing a balanced and sequential science curriculum for all students. The curriculum helps and encourages students to develop critical thinking skills while gaining an understanding of science concepts.