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Science CURRICULUM Group 3 19-20
Science CURRICULUM Group 3 19-20
SCIENCE
Unit 7 – Ecology
constructing keys to identify plants and animals
food chains, food webs and energy flow including the role of decomposers
how living things are adapted to their habitats
how characteristics are inherited
selective breeding
the work of Darwin on natural selection and other scientists studying the natural world.
During the course of the year Scientific Enquiry work will focus on
recurring themes for most units:
discussing and explaining the importance of questions, evidence and explanations, using
historical and contemporary examples
discussing the way that scientists work today and how they worked in the past, including
reference to experimentation, evidence and creative thought
suggesting and using preliminary work to decide how to carry out an investigation
using appropriate sampling techniques where required
deciding which measurements and observations are necessary and what equipment to use
making sufficient observations and measurements to reduce error and make results more reliable
making observations and measurements
suggesting and using preliminary work to decide how to carry out an investigation
deciding whether to use evidence from first hand experience or secondary sources
testing explanations by using them to make predictions and then evaluating these against
evidence
selecting ideas and producing plans for testing based on previous knowledge, understanding and
research
deciding which apparatus to use and assessing any hazards in the laboratory, field or workplace
making observations and measurements
using a range of materials and equipment and controlling risks
interpreting results using scientific knowledge and understanding
drawing conclusions
choosing the best way to present results
describing patterns (correlations) seen in results
comparing results and methods used by others
looking critically at sources of secondary data
evaluating the methods used and refining for further investigations
explaining results using scientific knowledge and understanding;communicating this clearly to
others.