What is science about?
Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence – including by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and communicating and debating with others – in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations. Scientific progress comes from logical, systematic work and from creative insight, built on a foundation of respect for evidence. Different cultures and periods of history have contributed to the development of science.
Why study science?
Science is able to inform problem solving and decision making in many areas of life. Many of the major challenges and opportunities that confront our world need to be approached from a scientific perspective, taking into account social and ethical considerations.
By studying science, students:
- develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories
- learn that science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve
- use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge
- use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to their own lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.
| Our Sciences teachers are: | |
| Stacey Andrews BSc, Dip Tchg | Natasja Boon BSc Hons, BTchg (Hon), BEd |
| Rod Baldwin BHort Sci,TTC | Ronnie McHale PhD,Dip Tchg |
| Maurice Eddy BTchg | |
| We are also pleased to have highly qualified support staff with our technician Corazon Funtelar BEng | |
Level 1 Science is a prerequisite for many careers which can often surprise the students. Topics in Chemistry, Biology and Physics are offered at this level to meet prerequisites for further study. The essential material for this subject is externally assessed by exams at the end of the year.
Level 1 Alternative Science is a course which offers unit standards to meet the prerequites of many future careers.
