{"id":526,"date":"2022-09-29T17:47:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T16:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/saint\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2024-05-31T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T10:49:41","slug":"science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/saint\/subjects\/science\/","title":{"rendered":"Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_84\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_84-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h1 style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_139\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-panels builder-text-columns-3 layout-6-9\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_139-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h5>Welcome to the Science Department<\/h5>\n<p>Join Us in Fostering Scientific Curiosity and Excellence<\/p>\n<p>Our comprehensive science curriculum is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the ever-evolving field of science. We are committed to nurturing their curiosity and fostering a deep understanding of the world around them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_139-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_139-column-3\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h5>Faculty StafF<\/h5>\n<p>Ms K Harvie<\/p>\n<p>Ms S Asif<\/p>\n<p>Ms A Kilpatrick<\/p>\n<p>Ms R Martin<\/p>\n<p>Ms L Newell<\/p>\n<p>Ms F Farooq<\/p>\n<p>Mr M Allan<\/p>\n<p>Ms J Cruden<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technician Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr M McGrath<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-panels_99\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-panels builder-section-last tabs-mode\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"ttfmp-tabs-container\" data-height-style=\"\"  data-start-collapsed=\"false\">\n<ul class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-titles\">\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_107\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_107\">S1 and S2<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_113\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_113\">S3 and S4<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<li id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_119\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"#ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_119\">S5 and S6<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_107\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>S1 and S2: Building Foundations in Science<\/h2>\n<p>Your child will embark on an exciting journey through a variety of engaging science courses in S1 and S2.<\/p>\n<h3>The curriculum for S1 includes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Junior Scientist<\/strong>: Ann introduction to scientific inquiry and experimentation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Matter:<\/strong> Exploring the properties and behaviour of matter<\/li>\n<li><strong> Waves and optics:<\/strong> Understanding the principles of light and sound<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cells and Reproduction:<\/strong> Delving into the building blocks of life and the processes of reproduction<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Periodic Table:<\/strong> Learning and the elements and their interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>In S2, the course broadens to cover:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy and Electricity:<\/strong> Investigating the principles of energy and electrical circuits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical Reactions:<\/strong> Examining the fundamental processes of chemical change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Human Body:<\/strong> Understanding human anatomy and physiology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forces and Space:<\/strong> Exploring the forces that govern motion and the wonders of our universe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planet Earth:<\/strong> Studying the Earth&#8217;s systems and environmental science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_113\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>S3 and S4: Specialisation and Advanced Study<\/h2>\n<p>Towards the end of S2, students will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of specialized courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NPA Science and Health<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These choices will form the foundation for their studies in S3 and S4.<\/p>\n<p>At the conclusion of S4, students will be prepared to complete either National 4 or take exams at National 5 in their selected science discipline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_119\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<h2>S5 and S6: Advanced Science Studies<\/h2>\n<p>In S5 and S6, students can further specialise by choosing from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. These courses are offered at both National 5 and Higher levels, providing rigorous preparation for further education and careers in science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science Welcome to the Science Department Join Us in Fostering Scientific Curiosity and Excellence Our comprehensive science curriculum is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the ever-evolving field of science. 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