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La Sainte Union Catholic School

Science

Science

Aims of the  Department.

 

The department aims to provide through the exploration and study of science a coherent educational experience for all abilities of pupils which enables them to acquire a systematic body of knowledge and to develop an understanding of science to :

  • become confident citizens in a technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in matters related to science.
  • recognise the usefulness of, and limitations of , scientific methods.

 

To develop abilities and skills that :

 

  • are relevant to the study, practice and application of science, useful to everyday life and to encourage safe practice.

 

To stimulate:

 

  • interest in, and enjoyment of science.
  • interest in, and care for , the environment.

 

To make the pupils aware that :

 

  • the applications of science may be both beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and environment.
  • the concepts of science are of a developing and sometimes transient nature.