Stockholm International School

“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” - Edwin Powel Hubble.

This website is designed to help students currently taking Science at Stockholm International School. The pages are here to help students and parents with any questions you may have about the courses you are taking; whether they are about coursework, homework or just your inquisitive nature in Science.

The site will not replace the unbelievable amount of help you get in class, just give you a lifeline on Monday evening at 1030 when you are completing that Science lab report due on Tuesday, that you had forgotten about.....

You will find details of the curriculum, syllabi, grading criteria, homework, links to other 'better' websites and some other strange things we just happen to find interesting!

 

The Aims of the Science Department

The Science Department shares the responsibility for the overall holistic education of the student. These can be thought of as broad aims and would include:

• Assisting students to develop a better understanding of the world in which they live.

• Helping students recognise and solve their own problems.

• Giving students the opportunity to improve their personal relationships.

• Encouraging students to develop their communication skills.

• Providing opportunities for students to develop ICT skills

• Preparing students to take a full part in society.

 

These broad aims are exemplified further by reference to the more specific departmental aims. The Science Department maintains a commitment to pursue the following aims:

 

• All students are entitled to a broad, balanced education in science from the age of 5 up to the age of 18.

• The content of the science curriculum should be part of a co-ordinated whole school curriculum.

• All appropriate books, materials and equipment will be provided and student assessment (formative, summative and self-assessment) will be closely monitored.

• Should they so wish, students will, on successful completion of their courses, be in a position to pursue continuing and higher education.

• To develop a life-long interest in and enjoyment of science.

• To provide a wide range of practical experiences and to develop practical skills.

• To develop thinking along the lines of scientific methodology and encourage problem solving.

• To give an understanding of the science relevant to pupils’ interests, environment and future career and leisure needs.

 

 

Philosophy of Science teaching at Stockholm International School

 

All branches of Science have contributed greatly to our way of life and are therefore worthy of study.

All pupils in the school should have the opportunity to study Science as part of a broad and balanced curriculum.

Pupils should be encouraged to see Science in both a disciplined and a creative activity.  Scientific discipline and the "scientific method" are seen as vital in ensuring that the work they carry out results in a valid and educationally sound experience.

Pupils should be made to feel that they matter as individuals and that the staff are working towards helping them to fulfil their potential.  As part of this ethos, pupils should be aware that they can approach staff to discuss their progress and ways of improving it.

The self-assessment of progress should be seen as a valuable exercise for pupils to carry out.

The use of a wide variety of teaching and learning styles can be found in the department and this encourages the pupils to want to learn.  The department supports staff wishing to try new ideas or approaches.  Methods which require the pupils to adopt a passive role in the classroom are considered inappropriate and not in keeping with the context of the School's Curriculum.

We aim as a faculty to contribute to the school as a whole and seek to encourage co-operation between departments.

Constant review and evaluation of the work of the faculty is seen as an important part in further improving the standards of Science and Science teaching in the school.