Key Concepts:
1.1 Scientific thinking
- a. using scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and developing them creatively to generate and test theories.
- b. critically analysing and evaluating evidence from observations and experiments.
1.4 Collaboration
- a. sharing developments and common understanding across disciplines and boundaries.
Key Processes:
2.1 Practical and enquiry skills
Pupils should be able to:
- a. use a range of scientific methods and techniques to develop and test ideas and explanations.
2.2 Critical understanding of evidence
Pupils should be able to:
- a. obtain, record and analyse data from a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including ICT sources, and use their findings to provide evidence for scientific explanations.
- b. evaluate scientific evidence and working methods.
2.3 Communication
Pupils should be able to:
- a. use appropriate methods, including ICT, to communicate scientific information and contribute to presentations and discussions about scientific issues.
Range and Content:
3.3. Organisms, behaviour and health
- c. … health can be affected by diet, drugs and disease
Standards Framework:
1.1a2 Scientific thinking: challenge and collaboration in the development of explanations
1.1c Communication for audience and with purpose
1.2b Using investigative approaches: selecting and managing variables
1.2d Using investigative approaches: obtaining and presenting primary evidence ?? we’re doing this
1.2e Working critically with primary evidence
1.2f Working critically with secondary evidence
