Science
Intent of our offer
In Science at Bishopton PRU we strive to maintain students’ curiosity in the world around them. Linking scientific concepts with real life situations. We have a belief that Science is best taught, where possible, within a practical context and endeavour to produce lasting learning experiences to enrich student’s understanding.
During lessons pupils will be involved in carrying out experiments and watching demonstrations, in addition to working from textbooks and using ICT resources.
Implementation
We have a belief that science is best taught, where possible, within a practical context and endeavour to produce lasting learning experiences to enrich student’s understanding. During lessons pupils will be involved in carrying out experiences and watching demonstrations, in addition to working from text books and using ICT resources.
Impact of our offer
We believe that Science has something to offer every student. At Bishopton, we endeavour to foster a love of Science as well as developing pupil’s curiosity in the world around them.
- To provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum related to the Programmes of Study within the National Curriculum.
- To provide pupils with opportunities to develop scientific skills and knowledge and encourage pupils to appreciate the significance of Science in understanding the world around them.
- To provide activities and resources within modules, which offer differentiation with regard to social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- To provide pupils with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively.
- To monitor, assess and record pupils’ achievement and provide the opportunity for self-assessment, helping them to develop responsibility for their own learning.
- To enable pupils to develop an awareness of health and safety issues when undertaking scientific investigations and experiments.