Biblical Signposts in Science

What do DNA, chemical reactions, models and the amazing diversity of life have in common? At MECS, we believe that they all give us opportunities to point beyond the Science to our Creator.

Our Biblical Signposts are designed to help students make meaningful connections between what they are learning in the classroom and the bigger story of the Bible. They are not a forced connection or the proverbial icing on the cake—they are signposts that help us pause, step outside the textbook, and ask, “What does this tell us about God and His world?”

This fits beautifully with the Victorian Curriculum, where Science encourages students to investigate, question, model, explain and make sense of the natural world. At MECS, we want students to do all of this while recognising that the world they are investigating is God’s creation.

In Year 10 Biology for example, our signpost is 'Our Maker’s Manuscript'. As students explore the incredible complexity and interconnectedness of living things, they are encouraged to wonder at the biological world and consider what it reveals about the One who made it.

In Year 9 Earth Science, our signpost is 'Sufficiently and Powerfully Sustained'.As students explore Earth’s systems and the forces that shape our planet, they are encouraged to recognise the incredible power, order and sustaining work of God.

Across the Science faculty, every unit has its own Biblical Signpost, providing students with a meaningful opportunity to connect their learning with the biblical story. Whether exploring living things, Earth’s systems, matter or energy, students are encouraged and equipped to see the fingerprints of our Creator. In this way, Science at MECS is not simply about discovering how God’s world works, but growing in wonder, curiosity and understanding of the God who made and sustains it.

Sabrina Solomons

Science Faculty Leader & Secondary Teacher