The Science Department aims for our students to learn, develop skills, attitudes and values in line with our school’s vision, and to raise young people with 21st century skills. It aims to raise individuals who are compatible with the society they live in, who contribute to society; who have developed skills in questioning, communication, cooperation and creativity, and who can use different disciplines effectively.
The Science curriculum aims to provide the following knowledge and skills with a holistic educational approach that puts the student at the center:
Science courses, which are structured based on the MoNE Science Curriculum, are conducted under the titles of “Science”, “Science Laboratory” and “Science ICT”. Lesson designs are planned to ensure the student’s active mental and physical participation in the learning process. The processes of constructing, interpreting and developing knowledge are supported by research-inquiry-based, project and problem-based approaches. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning as active learners.
The learning process is supported by various digital platforms such as TigTag, Twig, BrainPop, BrainPopJr, Gizmos, Edumedia, Sebit VCloud. Computer labs are used in ICT lessons; tablet applications are used in the classroom when needed. All digital platforms and online resources are utilized through the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) application. Lesson content is enriched with tools such as Nearpod, Kahoot, BookWidgets, Phet Colorado and effective integration of technology is ensured.
The effectiveness of differentiated educational content and teaching approaches is monitored through various assessment and evaluation methods. Participation in national and international exams and projects is encouraged.
National and international trips are organized to make use of extracurricular learning environments. These trips are structured to support the holistic education approach of the MoNE Science Curriculum. During the Edinburgh Science Festival, NASA Science Trip and STEAM Germany trips, students experience astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, and science and engineering applications. Awareness of sustainable development in relation to natural resources is developed; the processes of the formation and use of scientific knowledge are understood.
During the Space Camp trip, students observe studies in astronomy, science, mathematics and technology, and have the opportunity to develop their communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
Within the scope of Science Festival activities, panels, debates, experiment competitions, science talent competitions, interactive experiments and university-academician collaborations are organized. In this way, students’ theoretical and practical scientific background is strengthened. Through panels organized with the participation of experts in their fields, students become aware of the relationship between science, technology, society and the environment, and develop their research and critical thinking skills.
Through activities such as Eco Team Camp, School Tent Camp, World Water Day and World Environment Day, students realize the human impact on the ecosystem and review their lifestyles.
The activities students carry out within the scope of Science lesson are posted on various platforms. These works are published in EDGE STEAM magazine (a joint product of Science, Mathematics, Science Technologies and Visual Arts departments), in online education portals and electronic booklets.
You may reach the Middle School Science Department at 39H extension 6361.