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The Science department contribute to pupils’ SMSC development by:
Spiritual development is enhanced through the consideration of issues such as the structure of the solar system and the formulation of the Universe.
- awe of the scale of living things from the smallest microorganism to the largest tree.
- the complexity of living things.
- the wonder of the extent of geological time.
- the beauty of natural objects or phenomenon – crystals, rainbows, the Earth from Space.
Moral development is enhanced through the consideration of issues such as the effects of human activity on the planet e.g. extinction of species, global warming, pollution.
- genetic modification.
- IVF
- human cloning.
- recognition that discoveries in Science can have both harmful and beneficial effects (eg. splitting of the atom).
Social development is enhanced by students being encouraged to show respect for other people’s ideas.
- developing social skills through group and practical work.
- considering the safety of others during practical work.
- the effects of Science on their lives e.g. enhancement of plant growth, use of artificial satellites, development of polymers, medicines.
- how the rights of others may be affected by pollution, building wind farms, etc.
- health issues linked to smoking, poor diet, lacking exercise.
Cultural development is enhanced by consideration of the work done by various Scientists e.g. Pasteur, Darwin, Wegener etc.
- drawing attention to how cultural differences can influence the extent to which scientific ideas are accepted, used and valued.
- considering the historical context that influenced the way new theories are considered e.g. motion of the Earth, evolution, plate tectonics, Big Bang theory.