In this article possibility of forming pupil's competence in natural sciences is considered during their studying of physical phenomena, laws and theories. The author considers the modeling approach as means of development of person's creative potential which give him opportunity to realize his activity expressed in aspiration to receive new knowledge using empirical and theoretical methods of scientific knowledge.

Key words: pupil's competence in natural sciences, methods of scientific knowledge of surroundings, subject and methodological knowledge and abilities of pupils.