Science @ Pt England
Learn Create Share
Participation Protection Partnership
Strands
Nature of Science
Science is taught as an Inquiry with English, Maori and Art integrated into the plan. Over the 8 years children attend Pt England School a thorough and balanced coverage of the Science Curriculum occurs. Authentic contexts are used, making use of the local environment which is rich in opportunities being so close to the creek and the sea.
Because of the students access to the internet and other relevant technologies the children are able to research the wider and global community to supplement their hands on practical experiences. The Pt England Learning Model is an Inquiry based model used throughout the school along with Learn Create Share and appropriate scientific methodology.
Many Pt England students have English as a second language so a strong emphasis is put on developing and using appropriate scientific language and vocabulary along with the content knowledge. This is essential in order to promote understanding and prepare students for their future.
Students communicate the scientific process, satisfy Learning Outcomes, and their findings, using Digital Learning Objects which are shared on their blogs.