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Science in
the MYP at ISE
Aims and Objectives
Aims
The International School of Estonia aims to have students
see science as more than just an isolated subject area.
Traditional teaching of science saw it isolated from other
curriculum areas like English, art, drama, and language.
Mathematics became the only area where science could link up
to do thematic activities. ISE practices cross-curricular
planning and interaction.
Whether students from the International School Estonia go on
to pursue a career in science or not, their time spent here
will allow students to realise that science is more than
just an isolated area and permeates into many areas of our
life and society.
Upon leaving MYP science, students should be able to:
•have an understanding of the applications science has
in the world around us.
•take some responsibility for their actions as a member
of the human race, sharing this world with other life
forms.
•recognise the usefulness of how the scientific
approach can be adapted to our lives.
•recognise the conditions which could threaten or
endanger our existence.
•develop a positive attitude to the conservation of our
world.
•realise that we cannot always answer questions, but
that it is the investigation that can lead to discovery.
•develop a curious mind, interest and enjoyment in
science.
•develop cooperation skills which are important assets
to have.
•understand that science is usually limited by
financial, social, moral, political, cultural and
technological constraints, by NOT limited by the
imagination.
•relate science discoveries to their historical
backgrounds.
Objectives
The objectives for MYP science relate directly to the
assessment criteria. The 6 criteria try to link science to
all aspects of our existence. Students will need to show
their understanding of how science has made an impact on our
lives.
•One World - How does science relate to the greater
society?
•Communication - Does the student communicate ideas,
arguments using the appropriate vocabulary?
•Scientific Knowledge and Concepts - Can the student
express knowledge from a scientific point of view?
•Scientific Enquiry - How much is the student a risk
taker in science? Do they plan, investigate, question, and
evaluate to a reasonable level?
•Processing Data - Can the student collect, process,
evaluate and present data suitably?
•Performances in Experiments - Can the student follow
instructions safely and work cooperatively, and yet still
manage to maintain a curious scientific mind?
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