Aims of teaching Science

Developing society with a sense of scientific temperament
Sustainable development through technological advancement and preservation of natural resources
Attaining self-sufficiency in human necessities
To develop scientific attitude towards problems. 
To develop interest and appreciation towards science.
To provide training in scientific method the systematic way of problem solving in science.
To help pupils to become good individuals in the society.
To help pupils choose careers in science.

Towards helping the student fit themselves better into society

Towards better understanding of the nature of science : Helps to acquire knowledge about the world in which we live and to understand science as a discipline and acquaint with the philosophy of science. The student should begin to understand the cumulative nature of scientific knowledge. After studying science, the pupil should acquire knowledge of the following:

1. Fundamental principles and concepts useful in daily life.

2. Inter-relationship and interdependence of different branches of science.

3. A body of facts to understand scientific literature.

4. Knowledge of general rules of health and human body.

Towards acquisition of skills :

Exposure to scientific concepts both in the classroom and in the laboratory & outer fields leads to the acquisition of following skills in the pupil:

1. Experimental skills handling apparatus and instruments; arranging apparatus for an experiment and preserving chemicals, apparatus, etc. 
2. Constructional skills of making improvised aids; making minor repairs when things go wrong in the laboratory.

1. Drawing skills involving drawing diagrams of experiments conducted and specimen observed.

1. Problem solving skill
2. Observational skills like taking readings and noting colour changes.