Science
Every pupil at Meadows School studies science. The aim of the science department is to offer our pupils a wide as possible range of practical experiences. We have found that practical experiments are a very effective way of helping student's understand scientific conepts and, in turn, building their confidence.
At Key Stage 3 (KS3) we endeavour to structure all lessons with a major proportion of time devoted to handling apparatus under guidance. We support this with some written work and as much discussion as we can.
At Key Stage 4 we continue with the KS3 approach, but in addition we guide pupils into study at GCSE level. We follow the AQA Science (Modular) course, while still adopting a practical approach.
The school has extensive grounds within which we have a nature trail, pond and vegetable garden. These are all currently under construction or renovation but, in time, these will provide valuable resources to supplement the teaching of the science curriculum.
Pupils are given an interesting variety of things to do in lessons and many visits help to bring learning alive - Ofsted Education Report 2008.
