Science

Our aim during Science lessons at Cedarbank is to provide opportunities for all pupils to participate in active learning experiences which are enjoyable, creative and meaningful. We aim to encourage our pupils to experience Science in an inspiring, multi-sensory and creative way. Our students will be encouraged to develop a curiosity and understanding of the environment and their place in the living, material and physical world. In addition, students experience topical science so that they develop as a scientifically-literate citizen with a lifelong interest in the sciences.

The BGE curriculum consists of

Safety in Science & Water

Energy, Vibration & Wave

The Skeleton and Senses

Uses of Earth's Materials

Space

Plants & Growing

Electricity

How our body works

The Biosphere

In S4-6 pupils can continue by following SQA National Qualifications in Environmental Science or Science. Both of these courses have aspects of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Students studying Environmental Science are involved in tackling issues such as climate change, habitat loss, pollution and use of land. In Science, topics studied cover our Fragile Earth, Human Health and Applications of Science.

Science at Home Booklet

Science at Home Booklet (PDF) [371KB] (opens new window)

Science Sparks

Science Sparks (opens new window)

Science sparks release " A tray a day" of science experiments to do at home. There are ten on this website, but they have a facebook page on which they share the tray for the day in the morning

BBC Bitesize - Science

<BBC Bitesize - Science (opens new window)

Videos and fun things to learn are added every day. Follow the links to 1st level, 2nd level, 3rd level and 4th level science for the Scottish Curriculum.