Science

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Thinking Critically

Working Scientifically

Making Connections

In science our goal is to inspire students towards a love of science, including increasing the uptake of A-Level sciences.

We want to fascinate and engage MHS students in their learning, so they are able to work scientifically.

To foster a desire to problem solve and think critically in and outside of the classroom, empowering or students to put their own mark on the future and challenge stereotypes around gender and ethnicity.

By challenging our students we aim to give them the confidence and skills they will utilise throughout their life making key connections, between the scientific ideas they have learnt, their everyday lives and the wider world.

MHS Science students will:

  • Be confident and curious about scientific ideas.
  • Develop logical and analytical thinking skills.
  • Apply problem solving skills to unfamiliar situations.
  • Become independent and responsible.
  • Experience success.
  • Become resilient – using the provided opportunities and guidance to reflect improve.
  • In year 7 students will look at what it means to be a scientist.
  • In year 8 students will look at how scientists understand the world
  • In year 9 students will look at how scientists explain phenomena

MHS Science teachers will:

  • Motivate and inspire students to reach their potential.
  • Adapt content to make it accessible for all their students, including SEND students.
  • Provide regular feedback in lessons to guide students towards their next steps in their learning.
  • Be knowledgeable and promote STEAM pathways for further study and careers.
  • Set and expect high standards for all students.
  • Demonstrate the context of the science we are teaching.

MHS Science lessons will:

  • Provide materials to maximize progress for all.
  • Be personalised but consistent to ensure all students have covered all powerful knowledge.
  • Be clear with the key terms for the lesson.
  • Frequently include retrieval activities to help students retain information, encourage metacognition, and inform teacher planning.
  • Have AfL embedded to allow personalised and responsive teaching.