Introduction

To develop knowledge and understanding of scientific and technological concepts through the exploration of human, natural and physical aspects of the environment
To develop a scientific approach to problem-solving which emphasises understanding and collective thinking
To encourage the child to explore, develop and apply scientific ideas and concepts through designing and making activities
To foster the child’s curiosity and encourage independent enquiry and creative action
To help the child to appreciate the contribution of science and technology to the social, economic, cultural and other dimensions of society
To cultivate an appreciation and respect for the diversity of living and non-living things
To encourage the child to behave responsibly with regard to the environment, and to promote sustainable development
To enable the child to communicate ideas, present work and report findings using a variety of media

The science curriculum should enable the child to:

Develop an interest in and curiosity about the world through the exploration of living and non-living things
Develop an knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas through the study of living things and environments in which they live
Develop a scientific approach to problem-solving
Develop and apply constructive thinking in scientific investigation
Understand the application of some basic scientific ideas and concepts in everyday situations
Apply and use scientific knowledge, skills and resources in designing and making tasks
Communicate and record observations, evidence and results of experiments using a variety of oral, written and graphical forms and other media
Explore the environmental repercussions of human actions on physical, natural and human environments
Understand the interdependence of living things and their environments
Became involved in the discussion, exploration and resolution of environmental issues
Understand and apply a safety code in scientific and technological investigation and activities