Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
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Learning Area: Science and Technology
Core Science > LEVEL 10
Learning Area Outcome: Learners can demonstrate achievement of Outcomes in many different ways; for example by talking about a topic, answering questions orally, drawing relevant diagrams, showing understanding through role-play, creating a presentation or by any other appropriate method or combination of methods. The terms “describe” or “explain” in Outcomes do not necessarily require a written description or explanation.
Subject Focus: What do scientists do?
1] I can formulate relevant scientific questions after researching an idea.
2] I can research a scientific topic using a range of resources and collate relevant information.
3] I can make a clear and reasoned prediction using scientific explanations in an unfamiliar scientific context.
4] I can plan a sequence of fair tests or long-term investigations.
5] I can evaluate the limitations of an investigation and the validity of the conclusions.
6] I can draw a conclusion which shows awareness of the uncertainty of data.
7] I can write a scientific report, which includes researched detail.
8] I can suggest alternatives to models, giving reasoned explanations to these changes based on scientific principles.
9] I can justify or discredit the work of a scientist using ethical arguments.
10] I can evaluate how scientific theories change and develop.
11] I can make judgements about the accuracy of observations and explain errors in data collected.
12] I can use preliminary tests to improve procedures and measurement techniques.
13] I can interpret complex hazard nomenclature on chemicals.
2] I can research a scientific topic using a range of resources and collate relevant information.
3] I can make a clear and reasoned prediction using scientific explanations in an unfamiliar scientific context.
4] I can plan a sequence of fair tests or long-term investigations.
5] I can evaluate the limitations of an investigation and the validity of the conclusions.
6] I can draw a conclusion which shows awareness of the uncertainty of data.
7] I can write a scientific report, which includes researched detail.
8] I can suggest alternatives to models, giving reasoned explanations to these changes based on scientific principles.
9] I can justify or discredit the work of a scientist using ethical arguments.
10] I can evaluate how scientific theories change and develop.
11] I can make judgements about the accuracy of observations and explain errors in data collected.
12] I can use preliminary tests to improve procedures and measurement techniques.
13] I can interpret complex hazard nomenclature on chemicals.
Subject Focus: How do we stay alive?
1] I can present information about trophic levels in the environment.
2] I can explain cell division for sexual reproduction and replication.
3] I can critique ethical issues related to organ transplants.
4] I can discuss the basic processes of cloning and selective breeding.
5] I can critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of IVF.
6] I can explain why it is important to have ethical regulations regarding new technologies such as IVF.
2] I can explain cell division for sexual reproduction and replication.
3] I can critique ethical issues related to organ transplants.
4] I can discuss the basic processes of cloning and selective breeding.
5] I can critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of IVF.
6] I can explain why it is important to have ethical regulations regarding new technologies such as IVF.
Subject Focus: How do we keep fit and healthy?
1] I can research the causes, effects and treatments for asthma.
2] I can explain the importance of physiotherapy to treat sports injuries.
3] I can carry out a case study on a recent epidemic, and show how scientists worked to contain its spread and prevent another outbreak.
4] I can carry out a case study into the importance of the careful use of antibiotics.
5] I can research and report on possible environmental factors which cause allergies.
6] I can discuss the damage caused by excessive levels of nitrates in the environment.
7] I can research the carbon and nitrogen cycles and explain their importance to the environment and to food production.
8] I can discuss the arguments for and against the use of genetic engineering, acknowledging the empirical evidence, data and beliefs that make this debate so challenging.
9] I can investigate the implications of the 4th Millennium Development Goal dealing with the reduction of the mortality rate in young children.
10] I can identify and compare drugs which are used to treat common infections.
2] I can explain the importance of physiotherapy to treat sports injuries.
3] I can carry out a case study on a recent epidemic, and show how scientists worked to contain its spread and prevent another outbreak.
4] I can carry out a case study into the importance of the careful use of antibiotics.
5] I can research and report on possible environmental factors which cause allergies.
6] I can discuss the damage caused by excessive levels of nitrates in the environment.
7] I can research the carbon and nitrogen cycles and explain their importance to the environment and to food production.
8] I can discuss the arguments for and against the use of genetic engineering, acknowledging the empirical evidence, data and beliefs that make this debate so challenging.
9] I can investigate the implications of the 4th Millennium Development Goal dealing with the reduction of the mortality rate in young children.
10] I can identify and compare drugs which are used to treat common infections.
Subject Focus: How do our senses help us gather information?
1] I can research some examples of ultrasonic devices, and how they can assist the visually impaired in 'seeing'.
2] I can describe how optical devices such as microscopes and telescopes are used in science.
3] I can research and report on some sight problems and how they can be treated.
2] I can describe how optical devices such as microscopes and telescopes are used in science.
3] I can research and report on some sight problems and how they can be treated.
Subject Focus: What is Energy?
1] I can discuss the sustainability of the use of air conditioning for heating and cooling.
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2] I can investigate emerging technologies that may lead to be major growth areas for the economy, such as cheaper solar power, higher capacity electric-car batteries, lightweight portable electronic devices, and implantable medical devices.
3] I can research the relationship between magnetic and electric fields.
4] I can investigate how the absence of electricity in some countries affects people’s lifestyle.
5] I can investigate and compare various types of power stations found all over the world, their efficiency and impact on the environment.
6] I can engage in a discussion about power generation, making points that show insight and are substantiated by evidence.
7] I can design and construct a practical control circuit such as a fire alarm.
8] I can plan an inquiry on energy transfers in falling objects using measurements obtained through data loggers.
LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER2] I can investigate emerging technologies that may lead to be major growth areas for the economy, such as cheaper solar power, higher capacity electric-car batteries, lightweight portable electronic devices, and implantable medical devices.
3] I can research the relationship between magnetic and electric fields.
4] I can investigate how the absence of electricity in some countries affects people’s lifestyle.
5] I can investigate and compare various types of power stations found all over the world, their efficiency and impact on the environment.
6] I can engage in a discussion about power generation, making points that show insight and are substantiated by evidence.
7] I can design and construct a practical control circuit such as a fire alarm.
8] I can plan an inquiry on energy transfers in falling objects using measurements obtained through data loggers.
Subject Focus: What are things made of?
1] I can explain changes of state in terms of particle kinetic energy, and relative strength of the chemical bonds.
2] I can research the properties of new materials and their impact on healthcare, for example materials that can be used for skin grafting.
3] I can research products that result from industrial use of separation techniques, such as fractional distillation.
2] I can research the properties of new materials and their impact on healthcare, for example materials that can be used for skin grafting.
3] I can research products that result from industrial use of separation techniques, such as fractional distillation.
Subject Focus: How does planet Earth support life?
1] I can research natural phenomena which may result in heavy loss of life.
2] I can carry out a case study on the impact of man’s activities on an important habitat in Malta.
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3] I can reflect on the impact of alien plant species in Malta, and construct a rational argument for their eradication or their continued existence.
4] I can discuss sustainable agribusiness practice in Malta, and how innovation in agribusiness is based on scientific understanding.
5] I can plan for a water crisis.
6] I am able to discuss and evaluate measures being taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on crops and our environment.
7] I can discuss the effects of the depletion of the ozone layer on human beings and other organisms.
2] I can carry out a case study on the impact of man’s activities on an important habitat in Malta.
LEARNING TO DO3] I can reflect on the impact of alien plant species in Malta, and construct a rational argument for their eradication or their continued existence.
4] I can discuss sustainable agribusiness practice in Malta, and how innovation in agribusiness is based on scientific understanding.
5] I can plan for a water crisis.
6] I am able to discuss and evaluate measures being taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on crops and our environment.
7] I can discuss the effects of the depletion of the ozone layer on human beings and other organisms.
Subject Focus: How do things move?
1] I can research different types of bridges and explain their structure in terms of the forces present.
2] I can investigate scientists such as Stephen Hawking, who are developing new theories of physics, gravity and cosmology.
2] I can investigate scientists such as Stephen Hawking, who are developing new theories of physics, gravity and cosmology.
Subject Focus: What is there out in Space?
1] I can use the internet to research the dates and paths of future eclipses.
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2] I can talk about the possibilities of life on other planets, and the conditions needed for life as we know it to exist.
3] I can discuss the significance of important recent discoveries about other planets.
4] I can explain how cosmic rays occur, and what their effects are on the Earth.
5] I can research the existence of black holes and theories about their properties.
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6] I can research how astronauts live in the International Space Station, and how they sustain themselves on very limited resources.
7] I can research economic benefits of space exploration, and discuss some related moral or ethical issues.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT2] I can talk about the possibilities of life on other planets, and the conditions needed for life as we know it to exist.
3] I can discuss the significance of important recent discoveries about other planets.
4] I can explain how cosmic rays occur, and what their effects are on the Earth.
5] I can research the existence of black holes and theories about their properties.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT6] I can research how astronauts live in the International Space Station, and how they sustain themselves on very limited resources.
7] I can research economic benefits of space exploration, and discuss some related moral or ethical issues.
