* Involves people investigating the living, physical, material and technological components of the environment

* Making sense of these components

*  Learning in Science is fundamental to understanding the world in which we live and work

* Clarifies ideas

*  Asks questions

* Tests explanations through measurement and observation

* Uses findings to establish worth of an idea

* Is a universal discipline

* Acknowledges contribution of different cultures

* Is needed for all students as Science and technology are major influences in our daily lives, work. play and home

Achievement Statement

Aims

Develop:

* Knowledge and understanding of living, physical, material and technological components of the environment

* Investigating skills

* Positive attitudes and interest in Sciences

* An interest and understanding of Science being the basis of many careers

* A consideration of the ways in which people have used scientific knowledge and methods to meet particular needs

* Exploration of the issues in science

* A nurturing of Scientific talent

Science to be portrayed as a process and a set of ideas to explain everyday phenomena