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Classroom

5

Select the Strand(s) and the Achievement Objectives to be assessed

o  Nature of Science

Understanding about science

Students will understand that scientists’ investigations are informed by current scientific theories and aim to collect adequate evidence that is

interpreted through processes of logical argument.

Investigating in science

Students will develop and carry out investigations that use a variety of approaches. Variables will be considered and logical and justifiable

conclusions drawn.

Communicating in science

Students will use a wider range of science vocabulary, symbols, and conventions (including diagrams, graphs, and formulae).

They will apply their understandings of science to evaluate both popular and scientific texts (including visual and numerical literacy).

Participating and contributing

Students will develop an understanding of socio-scientific issues by gathering relevant scientific information in order to draw evidence-based

conclusions and take action where appropriate.

o  Living World

Life processes

Describe the organisation of life at the cellular level.

Identify the key structural features and functions involved in the life processes of plants and animals.

Ecology

Investigate the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem.

Evolution

Describe the basic processes by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next.

o  Planet earth and Beyond

Earth cycles

Investigate the processes that shape and change the surface features of planet Earth.

Astronomical cycles

Investigate the cycles that result from interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth.

Interacting cycles

Investigate how natural events and human actions can affect conditions for living on Earth.

o Physical World

Physical enquiry and physical concepts

Identify physical phenomena and concepts associated with everyday situations involving movement, forces, electricity and magnetism, light, waves, sound, and heat.

Using physics

Explore issues related to technological applications of physics.

o Material World

Properties of materials

Investigate the physical and chemical properties of a range of substances and relate these to their appropriate and safe use, both in their personal and the wider environment.

Chemical reactions

Explore and investigate chemical reactions of a range of substances and identify these occurring in everyday situations.

Particles

Develop an understanding of the nuclear atom model. Distinguish between elements and compounds at the particle level and represent them in appropriate ways.

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

Additional Curriculum areas

o Technology  

o Learning Languages 

o Arts 

o Maths 

o Te Reo  

o English  

o Health and P.E.

o Social Sciences

Write the Achievement Objective(s) to be assessed:

Students will:

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

Setting

oNew Zealand   oRekohu (The Chatham Islands)   oAsia 

oAustralia         oAmericas                                oGlobal

Perspective:    o Multicultural         oHistory   oEquality              oRights 

                               oIndigenous people  oGender    oCurrent Issues   oThe Future.

Key Competencies focus:

(Select only those being focussed on)

o managing self

o relating to others

o participating and contributing

o thinking

o using language, symbols, and texts.

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