Junior Science Co-ordinator: Mrs C J Hartley
FORM I and II (YEARS 7 & 8)
Aims/Objectives
Science is fun!
All scientists in Form I and II will be encouraged to:
*Work safely.
*Work with precision.
*Relate everyday experiences to new contexts.
*Work creatively.
*Produce detailed planning and thus evaluation of each investigation.
*Use a variety of secondary sources.
*Understand the need for a ‘fair test’ and thus control key variables.
*Use accurate measurement thus identifying errors and anomalous results.
*Produce systematic recording and presentation of data, using correct tables (with units!) and appropriate graphs.
*To make conclusions from data consistent with their findings.
*To provide opportunities to use ICT where appropriate
*To make critical appraisals of investigations, identifying errors and suggesting relevant improvements.