Aims

Everyone saw the apple fall
Newton was the only one that asked why

Why Science?

Science is a core subject and an integral part of the learning process at the Burton Borough School. An understanding of the concepts of science are fundamental both to life within school and beyond the classroom, enabling students to have an informed role in society.

Scientific activity has particular thinking, practical and communication skills. These include:

• making and testing hypotheses,
• collecting evidence and drawing conclusions,
• explaining phenomena,
• critical and creative thinking,
• solving problems,
• making systematic observations,
• doing experiments safely,
• competently and carefully, searching and applying information from a variety of sources and presenting it in an appropriate way.

Science at the Burton Borough School

We believe that science is more than knowledge and concepts and goes beyond being used on a daily basis. It is fun, stimulating and meaningful. It offers new opportunities and challenges old ideas. The learner is at the core of our success. We give much emphasis to the development of thinking skills. Thinking is not always simple and easy but we believe that science is a good vehicle for the development of these skills.

Our aim is therefore to develop the concepts of science through stimulating and challenging learning opportunities.