Science
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.
Edwin Powell Hubble
The sciences and their methods of investigation offer a way of learning through inquiry that can contribute to the development of an analytical and critical way of thinking. MYP sciences emphasizes the role of inquiry and encourages the development of not only scientific inquiry skills but also transferable thinking skills.
MYP sciences aims to be inclusive of all students and should challenge all students by providing opportunities for different needs and learning styles. MYP sciences should nurture all students to become confident and curious learners.
The MYP sciences course must be relevant to the interests of students, providing them with opportunities to explore the role of science in historical and contemporary contexts. MYP sciences aims to help students appreciate the links between science and everyday life as well as the dynamic interactions between science and society.
Holistic learning
The MYP sciences course seeks to acknowledge that real-world science is a universal and cooperative venture between individuals from different disciplines within the international community. Students should become aware of how science and scientists work in the real world and how important the contribution of different disciplines is to the development of scientific ideas and knowledge. Students should also appreciate the relevance of other MYP subjects in developing their own learning in science.
Intercultural awareness
The MYP sciences course can contribute to the development of intercultural awareness by providing opportunities for students to explore scientific issues locally and globally. Addressing the global dimension of science implies dealing with global issues such as sustainability, interdependence, diversity, equity and so on, with the aim of developing attitudes of global citizenship.
Communication
Communication is fundamental to learning as it supports inquiry and understanding. Learning the language of science can be seen as learning a new language. MYP sciences focuses on the importance of developing the skills to understand and communicate scientific ideas effectively. In order to develop communication skills, students should be given opportunities to read, write and talk about science. Students should be encouraged to select and use a range of modes of communication. This may include oral and written language, visual representation (images, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, models), mathematical symbols and multimedia.
At DISV we offer both Integrated Science in Grade 6 and 7, and Biology, Chemistry and Physics in Grade 8 to 10 as part of the taught curriculum. They meet for five 40 minutes sessions per week from Grade 6 to Grade 10 for the whole year, in Grades 8 to 10 they complete the individual sciences on a rotational system. The Aims and Objectives and Curriculum Overview can be found in this section of the website.
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