Science Department

Introduction

The primary goal of the Science Department of St Joseph’s Institution Junior is to support the school's mission statement of preparing students to learn how to learn and learn how to live by helping them to:

• Communicate Effectively
• Think critically and creatively
• Solve problems resourcefully
• Use technology effectively
• Work cooperatively
• Develop as self-directed learners

To accomplish this goal, the science subject teachers work with the department to diligently educate students in our science curriculum. The teachers emphasize high expectations for all students. They create a learning environment that focuses on conceptual learning and engages students in meaningful activities that enable them to apply and communicate their knowledge. Technology is used as a tool to help all students actively learn science in an inquiry-based curriculum. The inquiry-based process uses varied instructional strategies and scientific technologies to enable students to develop as self-directed learners.

SCIENCE