Sylvania High School

Scholarship Honour Service

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Science

Science offers a practical approach to exploring key questions about the biological, physical, and technological world. It is a collaborative and evolving field where knowledge is continuously updated and refined through new evidence.

This dynamic body of knowledge, including models, theories, and laws, helps explain various phenomena and makes sense of the natural world. Science helps students to organise their thoughts and ideas systematically and encourages peer collaboration to tackle complex problems. Science promotes objectivity, urging students to base their conclusions on evidence rather than on opinions or misinformation. By equipping students with methods to gather and analyse evidence, science fosters independent thinking and supports finding effective solutions to intricate global challenges.

In Science from grades 7 to 10, students explore and question the world around them. This curriculum emphasises evidence-based investigation and problem-solving, developing skills for scientific inquiry along with critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.