Science

Science

At Seven Hills school we recognise the importance of science in every aspect of our modern life. Science is one of the subjects that we deliver because it is considered to be pivotal to our student’s development with regard to understanding the world around them, whilst also developing the skills associated with the process of enquiry. Science also encourages communication, speaking and listening and the development of hypotheses, problem solving and the linking of theory and practice.

Science is a vehicle for cross- curricular skills including reading, writing and maths, it also promotes social skills and generic skills related to working independently and in groups or pairs. Science is an opportunity to grow many skills areas and create aware in students of risk, safety and functional life skills.

Our aim is to develop the natural curiosity of the student, to have an interest in the natural living organisms around them and also the physical environment.

Our science teaching encompasses the following areas and allows students the opportunity to predict outcomes, undertake a process of enquiry and produce a relevant conclusion in which they summarise their findings.

Seven Hills science teaching is intended to cover the following areas;

Biology (Life and living processes) including the following areas. Skeletons and major organs, Respiration and breathing, Food chains and webs, Atmosphere and weather.

Chemistry (Materials and matter) including the following are following areas. Metals and their properties, Using materials, Rocks.

Physics (Physical processes) including the following areas. Forces and motion, Fuels and energy.

Finally, our overall aim is for students to be stimulated, have a feeling of purpose and most of all enjoy their science investigations and activities.