Science & Technology
Science and Technology is delivered via sessions in Science, Information Technology and Design Technology.
The importance of scientific and technological literacy in our modern world cannot be understated. It is not sufficient that learners can simply ‘do’ Science and Technology. Ready access to vast amounts of information requires all learners to be able to assess inputs critically, understand the basis of information presented as fact, and make informed judgements that impact their own behaviours and values. They need to develop the ability to meaningfully ask the question,
‘Just because we can, does that mean we should?’
Battle Robots created and Coded in ICT.
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Checking number of coins which fit inside the money box in DT.
Routing the Coin slot into the money box in DT.
Creating Ethical, Informed Citizens discussing future energy needs and how to conserve energy during our AOLE Energy Quest Challenge with STEM Cymru.
ICT
In ICT, KS3 have been collecting data and using software to create pictograms. Here is a fantastic example of a pictogram created by a pupil in Class 2!
Testing EV (Electrical Vehicles) charged using Solar Energy.
EV Transporting mock Wind Turbine.
Two Winners of Engineering awards .
Planning.template.Autumn.2019 Science.docxWhat will my child experience during the Science & Technology sessions?
On the left is an example of a science and technology scheme of learning. In this particular example of a science scheme of learning we are running a cross-curricular project on the 'building of bridges' while focusing on the topic of pressure, forces and moments.
Underpinning the learning is the four core purposes, the three core learning skills and the Maesgwyn 'house teaching style'