At The Agnes Irwin School, we take science education for girls very seriously. As our global society continues to expand and develop, the Science Department believes that a solid understanding of science concepts and processes is critical for one to become a productive member of our world. Every curricular decision is based on what we know best—how to teach science to girls. In each division, we strive to convey the importance of science in everyday life through developmentally appropriate laboratory investigations and opportunities for experiential learning. We encourage our girls to think outside of the box and to discover the unknown. While doing so, they have full permission to fail and learn from their mistakes.
Our classrooms and teachers create an environment that hones problem-solving skills, allowing our girls to “do science” each and every day. Along the way, our girls are refining important 21st century skills such as imagination, communication, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability. From PreK through grade 12, we hope to impart to our students a never-ending curiosity of wonder, the power to open their minds to new ideas and differing opinions, to provide them with the ability to think critically and analyze problems and the desire to leave our world better than they found it.