Aim and Goals

The major aim of the K-12 Science program is to develop scientific literacy in students. For, Saskatchewan schools, scientific. literacy has been defined by seven goals called Dimensions. These Dimensions of Scientific Literacy are the foundation for the renewed curriculum.

By actively participating in K-12 science, a student will be enabled to do a number of things.

• Understand the nature of science and scientific knowledge. Science is a unique way of knowing about the world.
  

• Understand and accurately apply appropriate science concepts, principles, laws and theories in interacting with society and the environment.
  
• Use the processes of science in solving problems, making decisions, and furthering understanding of society and the environment.
  
• Understand and appreciate the joint enterprises of science and technology and the interrelationships of these to each other in the context of society and the environment.
  
• Develop numerous manipulative skills associated with science and technology. Many of these deal with measurement.
  
• Interact with the various aspects of society and the environment in ways that are consistent with the values that underlie science.
  
• Develop a unique view of technology, society and the environment as a result of science education, and continue to extend this interest and attitude throughout life.

Each of the above goals has been defined further as a series of factors. This collection of factors of scientific literacy specifies the science curriculum. The curriculum guide elaborates on these factors. They are listed in a chart found in Appendix A of this Bulletin.