Science enjoys a high profile at Mullaloo Beach PS. We recognise that Australia needs students to pursue learning in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. We are committed to developing a love of learning in all these areas.
We have a dedicated Science teacher who teaches all students from Pre-primary to year six. Lessons take place in our modern Science lab.
Science programs cover one of the four content strands each term – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences. Planning, conducting, analysing and discussing Science Investigations is an integral part of each program. Our students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and use their growing knowledge to back up the ideas they form about the world.
Science lessons use the Primary Connections program as their basis and are very “hands on.” The program emphasises the 5 E’s approach to learning; Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. 5 E’s follows the research that students build or construct new ideas on top of their existing ideas.
We encourage our students to excel and Mullaloo Beach PS has had students reach the finals of the STAWA (Science Teachers Association of WA) Science Investigation and Science Photography competitions for the last four years.
In Science students have the opportunity to learn about the natural world by taking care of insects and growing plants for investigations and for our school vegetable gardens.
During Science lessons, students have many opportunities to plan, conduct, report and reflect upon investigations to help build their understanding of the world around them.
