Science & Technology
Science and technology are integral parts of the modern world. Dramatic and rapid change in these areas is a basic fact of life for all students. For personal, social, environmental and economic reasons, young people must be well equipped to be active participants in our scientific and technological society.
Aim
To develop students confidence, competence and responsibility in their interactions with science and technology leading to:
an enriched view of themselves, society, the environment and the future
an enthusiasm for further learning of science and technology.
Objectives
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of:
Students will develop the skills to:
Outcomes
The learning outcomes of Science and Technology K-6 have been related to the school's core text, Primary Investigations.
Major Teaching and Learning Practices
Science and Technology learning experiences provide opportunities for students to learn about and engage in:
A co-operative learning approach will be used to provide opportunities for students to:
Aim
To develop students confidence, competence and responsibility in their interactions with science and technology leading to:
an enriched view of themselves, society, the environment and the future
an enthusiasm for further learning of science and technology.
Objectives
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of:
- Built environments
- Physical Phenomena
- The Earth and its Surroundings
- Processes of investigations
- Processes of designing and making
- The technologies people select and use; how these technologies affect other people, the environment and the future.
Students will develop the skills to:
- Investigate natural phenomena and made environments.
- Design and make products, systems and environments to meet specific needs.
- Assess, select and use a range of technologies
- Towards themselves
- Towards Others
- Towards Science and Technology
Outcomes
The learning outcomes of Science and Technology K-6 have been related to the school's core text, Primary Investigations.
Major Teaching and Learning Practices
Science and Technology learning experiences provide opportunities for students to learn about and engage in:
- the process of investigating
- the process of designing and making
- the use of technology
A co-operative learning approach will be used to provide opportunities for students to:
- discuss and explore ideas
- reflect on their own learning
- learn and practice co-operative skills
- experience a variety of group roles
