SCIENCE

At Apiti School we base our science programme on the NZC and the needs of our students. We also are flexible to provide programmes for our students so they are engaged, and can achieve and progress in science. Science is taught through meaningful authentic contexts, which often cross strands and cross curriculum areas eg literacy and mathematics are always included . 


At Apiti School :- 

The Nature of Science is overall areas. Students learn how science and sciences work.  

Eg Science fair - fair testing 


We use inquiry and rich concepts eg change, adaptation, 

Through - wondering, discovering, solving, creating, solving, reflecting.

Strands 

There are 4 strands in the NZ Science Curriculum

The Living World - Biology 

this strand is taught throughout the year and examples includes ;

The Physical World - eg physics 

The Material World - chemistry 

Planet Earth and Beyond