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Sciences: experiences and outcomes 1

SciencesExperiences and outcomes

The sciences framework provides a range of different contexts for learning which draw on important aspects of everyday life and work.

Learning in the sciences will enable me to:

• develop curiosity and understanding of the environment and my place in the living, material and physical world

• demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the big ideas and concepts of the sciences

• develop skills for learning, life and work

• develop the skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques

• develop skills in the accurate use of scientific language, formulae and equations

• apply safety measures and take necessary actions to control risk and hazards

• recognise the impact the sciences make on my life, the lives of others, the environment and on society

• recognise the role of creativity and inventiveness in the development of the sciences

• develop an understanding of the Earth’s resources and the need for responsible use of them

• express opinions and make decisions on social, moral, ethical, economic and environmental issues based upon sound understanding

• develop as a scientifically-literate citizen with a lifelong interest in the sciences

• establish the foundation for more advanced learning and future careers in the sciences and the technologies.




Planet Earth

Early First Second Third Fourth

Biodiversity

andinterdependence

Learners explore therich and changingdiversity of living thingsand develop theirunderstanding of howorganisms areinterrelated at local andglobal levels. Byexploring interactionsand energy flow

between plants andanimals (includinghumans) learnersdevelop theirunderstanding of howspecies depend on oneanother and on theenvironment forsurvival. Learnersinvestigate the factorsaffecting plant growthand develop theirunderstanding of thepositive and negativeimpact of the humanpopulation on theenvironment.

I have observed livingthings in theenvironment over timeand am becomingaware of how theydepend on each other.

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I can distinguishbetween living and nonliving things. I can sortliving things intogroups and explain mydecisions.

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I can identify and classifyexamples of living things,past and present, to help meappreciate their diversity. Ican relate physical andbehavioural characteristics totheir survival or extinction.

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I can sample and identifyliving things from differenthabitats to compare theirbiodiversity and can suggestreasons for their distribution.

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I understand how animal andplant species depend oneach other and how livingthings are adapted forsurvival. I can predict theimpact of population growthand natural hazards onbiodiversity.

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I can exploreexamples of foodchains and show anappreciation of how

animals and plantsdepend on each otherfor food.

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I can use my knowledge ofthe interactions and energyflow between plants andanimals in ecosystems, food

chains and webs. I havecontributed to the design orconservation of a wildlifearea.

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Through carrying outpractical activities andinvestigations, I can showhow plants have benefitedsociety.

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I have collaborated oninvestigations into theprocess of photosynthesisand I can demonstrate my

understanding of why plantsare vital to sustaining life onEarth.

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I have propagated and grownplants using a variety ofdifferent methods. I cancompare these methods and

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I can contribute to the designof an investigation to showthe effects of different factorson the rate of aerobicrespiration and explain myfindings.

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Planet Earth (continued)


Biodiversity

andinterdependence(continued)

I have helped to growplants and can nametheir basic parts. I cantalk about how theygrow and what I need todo to look after them.

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I can help to designexperiments to find outwhat plants need inorder to grow anddevelop. I can observeand record my findingsand from what I havelearned I can growhealthy plants inschool.

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I have collaborated in thedesign of an investigationinto the effects of fertiliserson the growth of plants. I canexpress an informed view ofthe risks and benefits of theiruse.

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Through investigations andbased on experimentalevidence, I can explain theuse of different types ofchemicals in agriculture andtheir alternatives and canevaluate their potential impact on the world’s foodproduction.

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Through investigating thenitrogen cycle and evaluatingresults from practicalexperiments, I can suggest adesign for a fertiliser, takingaccount of its environmentalimpact.

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Energy sources

and sustainability

Learners explore types,sources and uses ofenergy and developtheir understanding ofhow energy istransferred andconserved. Theyconsider the relevanceof these concepts toeveryday life. Theyexplore the nature and

sustainability of energysources and discussbenefits and assesspossible risks to form aninformed view ofresponsible energy use.

I have experienced,used and described awide range of toys andcommon appliances. Ican say ‘what makes itgo’ and say what theydo when they work.

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I am aware of differenttypes of energy aroundme and can show theirimportance toeveryday life and mysurvival.

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By considering exampleswhere energy is conserved, Ican identify the energysource, how it is transferredand ways of reducing wastedenergy.

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Through exploring non-renewable energy sources, Ican describe how they areused in Scotland today andexpress an informed view onthe implications for theirfuture use.

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I can use my knowledge ofthe different ways in whichheat is transferred betweenhot and cold objects and thethermal conductivity ofmaterials to improve energyefficiency in buildings orother systems.

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By investigating renewableenergy sources and takingpart in practical activities toharness them, I can discusstheir benefits and potentialproblems.

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By contributing to aninvestigation on differentways of meeting society’senergy needs, I can expressan informed view on the risksand benefits of differentenergy sources, includingthose produced from plants.

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Through investigation, I canexplain the formation anduse of fossil fuels andcontribute to discussions onthe responsible use andconservation of finiteresources.

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I can investigate the use anddevelopment of renewableand sustainable energy togain an awareness of theirgrowing importance inScotland or beyond.

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Processes of the

planet

Learners explore thechanging states ofmatter and the physicaland chemical processeswhich influence Earth’satmosphere andoceans. They learnabout climate changeas a natural process intime as well as theresult of human activity.

Through connectionswith collaborativestudies of landscape,weather and climate insocial studies they buildup an integrated pictureof the dynamic nature ofEarth.

By investigating how water can change from oneform to another, I can relate my findings toeveryday experiences.

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I can apply my knowledge ofhow water changes state tohelp me understand theprocesses involved in thewater cycle in nature overtime.

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By contributing toexperiments andinvestigations, I can developmy understanding of modelsof matter and can apply thisto changes of state and theenergy involved as theyoccur in nature.

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I can explain some of theprocesses which contributeto climate change anddiscuss the possible impactof atmospheric change onthe survival of living things.

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I have developed myunderstanding of the kineticmodel of a gas. I candescribe the qualitativerelationships betweenpressure, volume andtemperature of gases.

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Through exploring the carboncycle, I can describe theprocesses involved inmaintaining the balance ofgases in the air, consideringcauses and implications ofchanges in the balance.

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Space

Learners develop theirunderstanding of theEarth’s position withinthe universe whiledeveloping a sense oftime and scale. Theydevelop theirunderstanding of howour knowledge of theuniverse has changedover time and exploreideas of future space

exploration and thelikelihood of life beyondplanet Earth.

I have experienced thewonder of looking atthe vastness of thesky, and can recognisethe sun, moon andstars and link them todaily patterns of life.

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By safely observingand recording the sunand moon at varioustimes, I can describetheir patterns ofmovement andchanges over time. Ican relate these to thelength of a day, amonth and a year.

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By observing andresearching features of oursolar system, I can usesimple models tocommunicate myunderstanding of size, scale,time and relative motionwithin it.

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By using my knowledge ofour solar system and thebasic needs of living things, Ican produce a reasonedargument on the likelihood oflife existing elsewhere in theuniverse.

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By researchingdevelopments used toobserve or explore space, Ican illustrate how ourknowledge of the universehas evolved over time.

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Forces, electricity and waves


Forces

Learners first developan understanding ofhow forces can changethe shape or motion ofan object, consideringboth forces in contactwith objects and thosewhich act over adistance. Theyinvestigate the effects offriction on motion andexplore ways of

improving efficiency inmoving objects andsystems. Study ofspeed and accelerationof an object leads to anunderstanding of therelationship between itsmotion and the forcesacting on it. This islinked to transportsafety. Learnersdevelop theirunderstanding of the

concept of buoyancyforce and density.

Through everydayexperiences and playwith a variety of toysand other objects, Ican recognise simpletypes of forces anddescribe their effects.

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By investigating forceson toys and otherobjects, I can predictthe effect on the shapeor motion of objects.

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By investigating how friction,including air resistance,affects motion, I can suggestways to improve efficiency inmoving objects.

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By contributing toinvestigations of energy lossdue to friction, I can suggestways of improving theefficiency of moving systems.

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I can use appropriatemethods to measure,calculate and displaygraphically the speed of anobject, and show how thesemethods can be used in aselected application.

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By making accuratemeasurements of speed andacceleration, I can relate themotion of an object to theforces acting on it and applythis knowledge to transportsafety.

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By exploring the forcesexerted by magnets onother magnets andmagnetic materials, Ican contribute to thedesign of a game.

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I have collaborated ininvestigations to comparemagnetic, electrostatic andgravitational forces and haveexplored their practicalapplications.

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I have collaborated ininvestigations into the effectsof gravity on objects and Ican predict what mighthappen to their weight indifferent situations on Earthand in space.

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I can help to design andcarry out investigations intothe strength of magnets andelectromagnets. Frominvestigations, I can comparethe properties, uses andcommercial applications ofelectromagnets andsupermagnets.

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Forces, electricity and waves (continued)


Forces(continued)

By investigating floating andsinking of objects in water, Ican apply my understandingof buoyancy to solve apractical challenge.

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Through experimentation, Ican explain floating andsinking in terms of therelative densities of differentmaterials.

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Electricity

The learner’sknowledge aboutelectricity begins withknowing how to use itsafely and this aspect isreinforced throughouttheir learning. Theydevelop theirunderstanding ofelectricity as a means oftransferring energy byinvestigating circuits

and building chemicalcells. Learners developtheir understanding ofseries and parallelcircuits and of electricaland electroniccomponents and applytheir knowledge to theprocess of designing,constructing, testingand modifying.

I know how to staysafe when usingelectricity. I havehelped to make adisplay to show theimportance ofelectricity in our dailylives.

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I can describe anelectrical circuit as acontinuous loop ofconducting materials. Ican combine simplecomponents in aseries circuit to make agame or model.

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I have used a range ofelectrical components to helpto make a variety of circuitsfor differing purposes. I canrepresent my circuit usingsymbols and describe thetransfer of energy around thecircuit.

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Having measured the currentand voltage in series andparallel circuits, I can designa circuit to show theadvantages of parallelcircuits in an everydayapplication.

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Through investigation, Iunderstand the relationshipbetween current, voltage andresistance. I can apply thisknowledge to solve practicalproblems.

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By contributing toinvestigations into theproperties of a range ofelectronic components, I canselect and use them as inputand output devices inpractical electronic circuits.

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Using my knowledge ofelectronic components andswitching devices, I can helpto engineer an electronicsystem to provide a practicalsolution to a real-lifesituation.

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Electricity(continued)

To begin to understand howbatteries work, I can help tobuild simple chemical cellsusing readily-availablematerials which can be usedto make an appliance work.

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I can help to design simplechemical cells and use themto investigate the factorswhich affect the voltageproduced.

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Using experimentalevidence, I can place metalsin an electrochemical seriesand can use this informationto make predictions abouttheir use in chemical cells.

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Using a variety of sources, Ihave explored the latestdevelopments in chemicalcells technology and canevaluate their impact onsociety.

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Vibrations and

waves

Learners explore thenature of sound, lightand radiations in theelectromagneticspectrum. They usemusical instruments toexplore the relationshipbetween vibrations andsounds produced. Theydevelop theirunderstanding of the

properties of light andother forms ofelectromagneticradiations. They explorehow different wavesrelate to theenvironment and howwe make use of them inhealth, medicine andcommunications.

Through play, I have

explored a variety ofways of makingsounds.

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By collaborating in

experiments ondifferent ways ofproducing sound fromvibrations, I candemonstrate how tochange the pitch of thesound.

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Through research on how

animals communicate, I canexplain how sound vibrationsare carried by waves throughair, water and other media.

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By exploring reflections, theformation of shadows and themixing of coloured lights, Ican use my knowledge of the

properties of light to showhow it can be used in acreative way.

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By exploring the refraction oflight when passed throughdifferent materials, lensesand prisms, I can explain how

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By exploring radiationsbeyond the visible, I candescribe a selectedapplication, discussing theadvantages and limitations.

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By recording and analysing

sound signals, I can describehow they can be manipulatedand used in soundengineering.

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By carrying out a comparisonof the properties of parts ofthe electromagnetic spectrumbeyond the visible, I can

explain the use of radiationand discuss how this hasimpacted upon society andour quality of life.

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Biological systems


Body systems and

cellsLearners develop theirknowledge andunderstanding of thestructure and function oforgans of the body,including the senses.They learn about cellsas the basic units of life,and their organisation toform familiar bodysystems. Through

observation, researchand practicalinvestigation learnersexplore the risk andimpact ofmicroorganisms inrelation to health, andthen in industrialprocesses. Theyexperience the use oftechnology in monitoringhealth and improving thequality of life and

develop informed viewson the moral and ethicalimplications ofcontroversial biologicalprocedures.

I am aware of mygrowing body and I amlearning the correctnames for its differentparts and how theywork.

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I can identify mysenses and use themto explore the worldaround me.

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By researching, I candescribe the positionand function of theskeleton and majororgans of the humanbody and discuss whatI need to do to keepthem healthy.

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I have explored mysenses and candiscuss their reliabilityand limitations inresponding to theenvironment.

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By investigating some bodysystems and potentialproblems which they maydevelop, I can make informeddecisions to help me tomaintain my health andwellbeing.

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I have explored the structureand function of sensoryorgans to develop myunderstanding of bodyactions in response to outsideconditions.

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I have explored the structureand function of organs andorgan systems and can relatethis to the basic biologicalprocesses required to sustainlife.

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I have explored the role oftechnology in monitoring health and improving thequality of life.

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I can explain how biologicalactions which take place inresponse to external andinternal changes work tomaintain stable bodyconditions.

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Through investigation, I canexplain how changes inlearned behaviour due tointernal and external stimuliare of benefit to the survivalof species.

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I know the symptomsof some commondiseases caused bygerms. I can explainhow they are spreadand discuss how somemethods of preventingand treating disease

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I have contributed toinvestigations into the role ofmicroorganisms in producingand breaking down somematerials.

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Using a microscope, I havedeveloped my understandingof the structure and variety ofcells and of their functions.

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I have contributed to

investigations into thedifferent types ofmicroorganisms and canexplain how their growth canbe controlled.

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By researching cell division, Ican explain its role in growthand repair and can discusshow some cells can be usedtherapeutically.

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I have taken part in practical

activities which involve theuse of enzymes andmicroorganisms to developmy understanding of theirproperties and their use inindustries.

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Biological systems (continued)


Body systems and

cells(continued)

I have explored how the bodydefends itself against diseaseand can describe howvaccines can provideprotection.

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I can debate the moral andethical issues associated withsome controversial biologicalprocedures.

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Biological systems (continued)


Inheritance

Starting withobservations ofsimilarities anddifferences betweenindividuals, learnersdevelop theirunderstanding of howorganisms develop andpass on geneticinformation to the nextgeneration. They beginto develop their

knowledge of geneticsand of the role of DNAand examine moral andethical questions whicharise from technologicaldevelopments.

I recognise that wehave similarities and

differences but are allunique.

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By comparinggenerations of families

of humans, plants andanimals, I can begin tounderstand howcharacteristics areinherited.

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By investigating the lifecyclesof plants and animals, I can

recognise the differentstages of their development.

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By exploring thecharacteristics offspringinherit when living thingsreproduce, I can distinguishbetween inherited and non-inherited characteristics.

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I understand the processesof fertilisation and embryonic

development and candiscuss possible risks to theembryo.

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I have extracted DNA andunderstand its function. I canexpress an informed view ofthe risks and benefits of DNAprofiling.

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Through investigation, I cancompare and contrast how

different organisms grow anddevelop.

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Through evaluation of arange of data, I can comparesexual and asexualreproduction and explaintheir importance for survivalof species.

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I can use my understandingof how characteristics areinherited to solve simplegenetic problems and relatethis to my understanding ofDNA, genes andchromosomes.

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Materials


Properties and

uses ofsubstances

By exploring theproperties of differentsubstances and howthey can be changed,learners graduallydevelop theirunderstanding of theconnection betweenstructure andproperties. They explore

the development of newsubstances which haveuseful properties, andbegin to relate physicaland chemical propertiesto models of atomicstructure. Learnersbegin to use symbolsand chemical formulaeas a way ofcommunicatinginformation aboutelements and

compounds.

Through creative play,I explore different

materials and canshare my reasoning forselecting materials fordifferent purposes.

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Through exploringproperties and sources

of materials, I canchoose appropriatematerials to solvepractical challenges.

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By contributing toinvestigations into familiar

changes in substances toproduce other substances, Ican describe how theircharacteristics havechanged.

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I have developed myknowledge of the Periodic

Table by considering theproperties and uses of avariety of elements relative totheir positions.

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Having contributed to avariety of practical activitiesto make and break downcompounds, I can describeexamples of how theproperties of compounds aredifferent from theirconstituent elements.

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Through gaining anunderstanding of the

structure of atoms and howthey join, I can begin toconnect the properties ofsubstances with theirpossible structures.

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I can make and testpredictions aboutsolids dissolving inwater and can relatemy findings to theworld around me.

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I have participated inpractical activities toseparate simple mixtures ofsubstances and can relatemy findings to my everyday

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I can differentiate betweenpure substances andmixtures in common use andcan select appropriatephysical methods forseparating mixtures into theircomponents.

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I have carried out researchinto novel materials and canbegin to explain the scientificbasis of their properties anddiscuss the possible impactsthey may have on society.

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Materials (continued)


Properties and

uses ofsubstances(continued)

By investigating commonconditions that increase the

amount of substance that willdissolve or the speed ofdissolving, I can relate myfindings to the world aroundme.

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I have taken part in practicalinvestigations into solubility

using different solvents andcan apply what I havelearned to solve everydaypractical problems.

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Through evaluation ofexperimental results, I can

demonstrate myunderstanding ofconservation of mass.

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Earth’s materials

Learners develop theirknowledge andunderstanding ofsubstances that makeup the Earth’s surface.Properties, uses andmethods of extraction ofsuch materials areexplored. Opportunitiesexist to discuss theimportance of carboncompounds derived

from crude oil to ourlives.

Throughout all mylearning, I take

appropriate action toensure conservation ofmaterials andresources, consideringthe impact of myactions on theenvironment.

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Having explored thesubstances that make up

Earth’s surface, I cancompare some of theircharacteristics and uses.

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Through evaluation of arange of data, I can describe

the formation, characteristicsand uses of soils, mineralsand basic types of rocks.

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I can participate in practicalactivities to extract usefulsubstances from naturalresources.

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I have explored how differentmaterials can be derived

from crude oil and their uses.I can explain the importanceof carbon compounds in ourlives.

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Chemical changes

Learners graduallydevelop anunderstanding ofchemical changes. Theyconsider processeswhich take place in theenvironment and in thelaboratory, and developtheir understanding ofthe environmentalimpact of somechanges. They develop

their understanding ofenergy changes inchemical reactions andsome of the factorsaffecting the rates ofreactions. Learnersdevelop the use ofchemical names,formulae and equationsas a way of conveyinginformation aboutchemical changes.

I have investigated differentwater samples from theenvironment and exploredmethods that can be used toclean and conserve waterand I am aware of theproperties and uses of water.

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Having taken part in practicalactivities to compare the

properties of acids andbases, I have demonstratedways of measuring andadjusting pH and candescribe the significance ofpH in everyday life.

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I can monitor theenvironment by collecting

and analysing samples. I caninterpret the results to informothers about levels ofpollution and express aconsidered opinion on howscience can help to protectour environment.

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I have collaborated inactivities which safelydemonstrate simple chemical

reactions using everydaychemicals. I can show anappreciation of a chemicalreaction as being a change inwhich different materials aremade.

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Through experimentation, Ican identify indicators ofchemical reactions having

occurred. I can describeways of controlling the rate ofreactions and can relate myfindings to the world aroundme.

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I have helped to design andcarry out practical activitiesto develop my understandingof chemical reactionsinvolving the Earth’s

materials. I can explain howwe apply knowledge of thesereactions in practical ways.

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I can collect and analyseexperimental data onchemical reactions that result

in an obvious change inenergy. I can apply myfindings to explain thesignificance of the energychanges associated withchemical reactions.

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Having carried out a range ofexperiments using differentchemicals, I can place metalsin an order of reactivity, andrelate my findings to their

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Topical science


Topical science

By considering currentissues of science,learners increasinglydevelop theirunderstanding ofscientific concepts andtheir capacity to forminformed social, moraland ethical views. Theyreflect upon andcritically evaluate mediaportrayal of scientificfindings.

I can talk aboutscience stories todevelop myunderstanding ofscience and the world

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I have contributed todiscussions of currentscientific news items tohelp develop myawareness of science.

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Through research anddiscussion I have an

appreciation of thecontribution that individualsare making to scientificdiscovery and invention andthe impact this has made onsociety.

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I can report and comment oncurrent scientific news itemsto develop my knowledgeand understanding of topicalscience.

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I have collaborated withothers to find and present

information on how scientistsfrom Scotland and beyondhave contributed toinnovative research anddevelopment.

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Through research anddiscussion, I havecontributed to evaluations ofmedia items with regard toscientific content and ethical

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I have researched newdevelopments in science and

can explain how their currentor future applications mightimpact on modern life.

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Having selected scientificthemes of topical interest, Ican critically analyse theissues, and use relevantinformation to develop an

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