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(Depends on the topic chosen by students):
England and Wales: Key Stage 3 Science
Sc1: Scientific enquiry
- Obtaining and presenting evidence
Sc2: Life processes and living things
- Diet and health
- Living things and their environment
Sc3: Materials and their properties
- Environment and burning of fossil fuels
Sc4: Physical processes
- Energy sources
QCA Schemes of Work
Unit 7C: Environment and feeding relationships (inc. making presentations)
Unit 7I: Energy resources
Unit 8A: Food and digestion
Unit 8D: Ecological relationships
Unit 8G: Rocks and weathering (effects of climate change)
Unit 9A: Inheritance and selection
Unit 9B: Fit and healthy
Scotland: 5-14 curriculum: Environmental studies
Earth and space
- Materials from Earth: Level E
- Changing materials: Level B, D
Energy and forces
- Properties and uses of energy: Level C
- Conversion and transfer of energy: Level B, E
Living things and the processes of life
- Variety and characteristic features: Level A, E, F
- The processes of life: Level A, C, D
- Interaction of living things with their environment: Level A, D, E, F
See also SQA core skills:
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/3531.html
Northern Ireland
Science and Technology
Developing pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills
Pupils should:
- develop skills in scientific methods of enquiry to further scientific knowledge and understanding: obtaining evidence, presenting and interpreting results
- research scientific information from a range of sources
Organisms and Health
- Healthy body and mind
Chemical and material behaviour
- Structures, properties, uses of materials
Earth and Universe
- The environment and human influences
Objective 1: Developing pupils as individuals
Explore physical, chemical and biological effects on personal health, for example, inherited characteristics, exercise and nutrition, misuse of chemicals, loud sound etc. different approaches to dealing with scientific issues etc.
Mutual understanding: Respect and co-operate with others in the process of scientific enquiry, for example, work effectively as part of a team in investigative work.
Moral Character: Recognise generalisations about science with informed and balanced responses and take responsibility for choices and actions
Objective 2: Developing pupils as contributors to society
Investigate how the media (internet, television, radio, newspapers) help inform the public about science and science related issues.
Explore some ethical dilemmas arising from scientific developments,
Citizenship and Cultural Understanding
Objective 3: Developing pupils as contributors to the economy and the environment
Identify how skills developed through science will be useful to a wide range of careers.
Investigate specific measures to improve and protect the environment.
Education for Sustainable Development
Learning Outcomes
Pupils should be able to:
- research and manage information effectively, using Mathematics and ICT where appropriate;
- demonstrate creativity and initiative when developing ideas and following them through;
- work effectively with others;
- demonstrate self management by working systematically, persisting with tasks, evaluating and improving own performance;
- communicate effectively in oral, visual, written, mathematical and ICT formats, showing clear awareness of audience and purpose.
Cross-curricular: Mathematics, ICT, Drama, Art, Social Sciences, Geography
Other skills developed during this activity: communication, research, presentation, analysing data, evaluation, numerical and graphical, project management, planning, information-processing, scientific literacy.
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