Highlights of the GHPS Science Program

Watch one of our fun science experiments here

Supporting You Child with Science/STEM Learning 

• • Specialist Science Classes F – 6

  • Dedicated Science Room

  • Science incursion/excursion programs

  • National Science Week activities

  • Targeted Chemical and Physical Sciences lessons (based on Vic Curriculum)

  • Digital Technologies – Microscopes, 3D Printer, Digital Camera

  • Active involvement in ICAS Exams and Science Talent Search

  • Sustainability Program

          2024 Focus Areas: Chemical Science, Physical Science 

  

  

The school has a number of animals as part of the science and STEM programs including an Eastern Blue Tongue Lizard named Bluey, four hens, some yabbies and a number of stick insects.

Sustainability Captains 2024 Jaini & Ruchika

GHPS has a reputation in the Victorian community of being an environmental leader.

For over ten years GHPS has prided itself on immersing students in sustainable initiatives in and outside of the classroom.

Science @ GHPS

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Aims

Glen Huntly Primary School Science curriculum aims to ensure that students develop:

• an interest in Science as a means of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore, ask questions about and speculate on the changing world in which they live

• an understanding of the vision that Science provides

• an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and the ability to use a range of scientific inquiry methods

• an ability to communicate scientific understanding and findings to a range of audiences

• an ability to solve problems and make informed, evidence-based decisions about current and future applications of Science

• an understanding of historical and cultural contributions to Science as well as contemporary Science issues and activities and an understanding of the diversity of careers related to Science

• a solid foundation of knowledge of the biological, chemical, physical, Earth and space Sciences

Content structure

Glen Huntly Primary School’s Science program aligns itself directly with the Victorian Curriculum Science curriculum. It has two interrelated strands: Science Understanding (including Science as a Human Endeavour) and Science Inquiry Skills.

Science Understanding

Science understanding is evident when a person selects and integrates appropriate science knowledge to explain and predict phenomena, and applies that knowledge to new situations.

Science as a Human Endeavour

Through Science, humans seek to improve their understanding and explanations of the natural world. Science involves the construction of explanations based on evidence and scientific knowledge can be changed as new evidence becomes available.

Science Inquiry Skills

Science inquiry involves identifying and posing questions; planning, conducting and reflecting on investigations; processing, analysing and interpreting evidence; and communicating findings. modelling and simulations. The choice of the approach taken will depend on the context and subject of the investigation.

https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/science/curriculum/f-10