Learning the art of Scientific thinking

"Every time we bake a cake or use a weather app to decide if an umbrella is needed we investigate our world," said Head of Science Liz Turner.

“Investigating involves creativity and learning the art of scientific thinking. This includes the skills of observing, making predictions, testing ideas and communicating,” she said.

IGS students have been practising these skills by conducting investigations and making models in class.

Year 9 students have been investigating how the particle size affects the size of a volcano.

Two hands measure a pile of green powder on white paper using a ruler, embodying scientific thinking. A notebook with handwritten notes and diagrams sits on the left side of the white table. A maroon curtain is in the background.

Year 11 Chemistry students learnt how the Periodic table was created by constructing a model with mini whiteboards.

A row of whiteboards on the floor, each displaying hand-drawn atomic models with element names and symbols, illustrates different atomic structures—an engaging way to learn scientific thinking. The boards are arranged side by side on a beige tiled floor.

Meanwhile Year 12 Biology have been learning about Meiosis.

Children use colourful clay pieces to model stages of cell division, showcasing the art of thinking and scientific thinking on a black poster labelled with phases of mitosis and meiosis, complete with diagrams and creative clay representations.