Özel Taş İlkokulu - Ortaokulu - Science and Tech Department
Our Approach to Science
In our school, science is seen as the exploration of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the natural world, and the relationships between these aspects. As the world changes and evolves, our understanding of science also evolves. Science enables learners to evaluate the world from a scientific perspective and become more aware. It encourages curiosity and creativity, helping students understand the world around them. In this way, it aims to develop a sense of responsibility in students regarding the impact of their actions on the world.
Science Education at Our School
Science Education at Our School
The Science Department aims to encourage conceptual thinking in students through the units and planning involved in the work, starting from the preparatory classes.
The Science Department aims to encourage conceptual thinking in students through the units and planning involved in the work, starting from the preparatory classes.
Students are provided the opportunity to experience the scientific process through both hands-on laboratory work and active in-class activities.
Students are provided the opportunity to experience the scientific process through both hands-on laboratory work and active in-class activities.
Laboratory work is used according to the units in the preparatory and 1st-grade classes, while in the 2nd and 3rd grades, fixed activities based on the concepts of inquiry are conducted bi-weekly, in collaboration with class and subject teachers.
Laboratory work is used according to the units in the preparatory and 1st-grade classes, while in the 2nd and 3rd grades, fixed activities based on the concepts of inquiry are conducted bi-weekly, in collaboration with class and subject teachers.
Multiple approaches and models are used at all levels to internalize and give meaning to conceptual expressions.
Multiple approaches and models are used at all levels to internalize and give meaning to conceptual expressions.
A skeptical approach is encouraged, allowing students to see that there can be multiple solutions or suggestions.
A skeptical approach is encouraged, allowing students to see that there can be multiple solutions or suggestions.
Students are given opportunities for discussion and dialogue so they can make explanations and inferences based on data.
Students are given opportunities for discussion and dialogue so they can make explanations and inferences based on data.
Students are encouraged to create opportunities to apply what they have learned in real-life scenarios.
Students are encouraged to create opportunities to apply what they have learned in real-life scenarios.
Our school actively supports students' participation in various scientific competitions and events to help them develop their scientific discoveries and skills. Participation in scientific competitions and events not only supports students' academic achievements but also their personal development. Students who take part in these activities increase their interest in science and innovation, thereby laying a solid foundation for their future academic and professional success.
Our school actively supports students' participation in various scientific competitions and events to help them develop their scientific discoveries and skills. Participation in scientific competitions and events not only supports students' academic achievements but also their personal development. Students who take part in these activities increase their interest in science and innovation, thereby laying a solid foundation for their future academic and professional success.
Science and Technology Laboratory
Our school’s laboratory is a learning environment where scientific experiments and observations are conducted, tests are performed on variables, conclusions are drawn, and results are reported, following the steps of scientific research.
Laboratory work is carried out as a fixed activity in collaboration with class and subject teachers, based on the concepts of inquiry in the units for the preparatory class, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Students report their findings through drawings or writing, depending on their level.
Laboratory work helps develop students' critical thinking skills. The process of solving problems and testing hypotheses in experiments enhances their ability to think analytically and draw logical conclusions. This not only strengthens their scientific knowledge but also improves their ability to solve problems in daily life.
In addition, laboratory work fosters the development of students' collaboration and communication skills. Group experiments encourage students to work together, share different ideas, and develop solutions by considering each other's viewpoints. This process reinforces important personal skills such as teamwork, shared responsibility, and leadership.
Laboratories also help students develop personal qualities such as patience, attention to detail, and focus. In order for experiments to succeed, each step must be applied correctly, which helps students develop disciplined and organized work habits. These experiences transform students into more responsible, analytical, collaborative, and creative individuals.
Fen ve Teknoloji Laboratuvarı
Okulumuz laboratuvarı bilimsel araştırmaların basamakları olan deney ve gözlemlerin yapıldığı, değişkenler üzerinde testlerin yapılarak sonuçlara varıldığı ve raporlandırıldığı öğrenme ortamıdır.
Laboratuvar çalışmaları; hazırlık sınıfı, 1, 2 ve 3. sınıflarda ünitelerdeki sorgulamanın kavramlarına göre sabit bir çalışma olarak sınıf ve branş öğretmenlerinin ortaklığı ile yürütülür. Öğrenciler seviyelerine göre resim veya yazı ile raporlama gerçekleştirirler.
Laboratuvar çalışmaları, öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme becerilerini geliştirir. Deneylerde karşılaştıkları problemleri çözme ve hipotezlerini test etme süreci, onların analitik düşünme ve mantıklı sonuçlar çıkarma yeteneklerini artırır. Bu da, öğrencilerin sadece bilimsel bilgilerini değil, aynı zamanda günlük yaşamlarındaki sorunları çözme becerilerini de güçlendirir.
Bunun yanı sıra, laboratuvar çalışmaları öğrencilerin işbirliği ve iletişim becerilerini de geliştirir. Grup halinde yapılan deneyler, öğrencilerin birlikte çalışarak farklı fikirleri paylaşmalarını, birbirlerinin görüşlerini dikkate alarak ortak bir çözüm geliştirmelerini sağlar. Bu süreç, takım çalışması, sorumluluk paylaşımı ve liderlik gibi önemli kişisel becerileri pekiştirir.
Laboratuvarlar ayrıca öğrencilere sabır, dikkat ve ayrıntılara özen gösterme gibi kişisel özellikler kazandırır. Deneylerin başarılı olabilmesi için her adımın doğru bir şekilde uygulanması gerekir, bu da öğrencilere disiplinli ve düzenli çalışma alışkanlıkları kazandırır. Bu deneyimler, öğrencileri daha sorumlu, analitik düşünen, işbirliği yapabilen ve yaratıcı bireyler haline getirir.
Our Approach to Science
In our school, science is seen as the exploration of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the natural world, and the relationships between these aspects. As the world changes and evolves, our understanding of science also evolves. Science enables learners to evaluate the world from a scientific perspective and become more aware. It encourages curiosity and creativity, helping students understand the world around them. In this way, it aims to develop a sense of responsibility in students regarding the impact of their actions on the world.
Extracurricular Activities to Make Science Sustainable
Extracurricular Activities to Make Science Sustainable
Fentastik Science Days: Each year, a week is organized under a specific theme, where students carry out individual or collaborative projects, conduct demonstration experiments, host guest speakers, watch documentaries and cartoons, and participate in a variety of activities tailored to different levels.
Excursions: Field trips are organized in alignment with the content of inquiry units, providing opportunities for students to explore and discover. At the same time, these excursions allow students to gain hands-on experience in various scientific fields. For example, during a nature trip, students can reinforce the knowledge they have learned about ecosystems by directly observing them. Such experiences help students explore much more than the abstract and theoretical aspects of science, guiding them to understand the role of science in everyday life.
Guest Speakers: The guest speakers who visit our school make a significant contribution to enriching our students' educational experience. As professionals and scientists specializing in different fields, they provide students with real-world examples that reinforce their learning. These visits offer students not only theoretical knowledge but also practical applications and inspiration, helping them better understand how the knowledge they acquire is connected to everyday life.
Fentastik Science Days: Each year, a week is organized under a specific theme, where students carry out individual or collaborative projects, conduct demonstration experiments, host guest speakers, watch documentaries and cartoons, and participate in a variety of activities tailored to different levels.
Excursions: Field trips are organized in alignment with the content of inquiry units, providing opportunities for students to explore and discover. At the same time, these excursions allow students to gain hands-on experience in various scientific fields. For example, during a nature trip, students can reinforce the knowledge they have learned about ecosystems by directly observing them. Such experiences help students explore much more than the abstract and theoretical aspects of science, guiding them to understand the role of science in everyday life.
Guest Speakers: The guest speakers who visit our school make a significant contribution to enriching our students' educational experience. As professionals and scientists specializing in different fields, they provide students with real-world examples that reinforce their learning. These visits offer students not only theoretical knowledge but also practical applications and inspiration, helping them better understand how the knowledge they acquire is connected to everyday life.
