Science
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Science is the study of things around us, both living and non-living. It is the discovery of answers to, and questions about, all that we see, hear and do.
Aims and Objectives
- To encourage and develop children’s natural interest and curiosity:
- To develop a questioning and thoughtful approach towards all that happens, seeking explanations and thinking critically about claims and ideas:
- To ensure development is constructive and progressive through observation, planning, investigation and experimentation:
- To foster careful and accurate record keeping, and analysis of different scientific situations:
- To encourage children to make simple comparisons, predictions and to draw conclusions through various investigative and experimental techniques:
- To look closely at similarities and differences, patterns and changes:
- To help formulate a scientific knowledge and understanding, enabling interpretation of various scientific phenomena:
- To help create an awareness of the relationships between certain scientific areas such as personal health and the environment:
- To develop respect for living things and for their own health and safety:
- To build children’s self-confidence to enable them to work independently and develop their social skills to work co-operatively with others;
- To encourage open-mindedness, self-criticism, perseverance and responsibility:
- To provide an enjoyable experience of Science, So that they will develop a deep and lasting interest and be motivated to study science further.
