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title: "SMSC Statement – Science"
url: "https://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/school-information/curriculum/smsc-statement-science"
school: "Parklands High School"
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# SMSC Statement – Science

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.

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