Sciences
The science curriculum at The English Guild Experience is designed to inspire in our students a curiosity and sense of wonder about the natural world, and to give students the perspective and context necessary to truly understand the world. It is practical, deep and fun.
In our natural sciences sessions, we study the formation and geology of our planet, evolution of life on earth, humans’ divergence from apes, the development of human brains, animal anatomy and physiology, and a unit on environmental and land-based sciences, where students gain a deep knowledge of plants, animals, and ecosystems in a practical, real world context.
We also study the scientific contributions that were the driving force behind the historical movements covered in our arts and humanities course. This includes the advancements of the great ancient civilisations; the developments during the time of the enlightenment, the scientific and industrial revolutions, and the world wars; and a look at how the modern world came to be. This interdisciplinary approach lends itself perfectly to project-based learning.
The final section of the science curriculum is the study of ‘thinking like a scientist’ in the 21st century, wherein students are asked to consider where they obtain their information, and are given the intellectual tools needed to discern validity. The importance of intellectual honesty, and what it means to have a commitment to evidence and logic, is extremely important. This section includes aspects of evolutionary biology, psychology and philosophy, and ties in with our meditation, metacognition and neuroscience curriculum.