Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
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Learning Area: Science and Technology
Core Science > LEVEL 6
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 ask questions about a scientific topic being discussed in class.
2] I can find answers to simple questions on a scientific topic.
3] I can use limited scientific knowledge to predict the outcome of an experiment.
4] I can carry out a simple practical investigation, which involves up to two variables, with teacher guidance.
5] I can record observations by completing a table of results.
6] I can identify simple cause and effect relationships.
7] I can present information about work I did an link this to direct outcomes using some key scientific terms.
8] I can explain how a scientist uses a model to explain ideas.
9] I can through a role play exercise, act out simple stories about famous scientists.
10] I can give examples and explain how technology and science have improved life.
11] I can present information about some science occupations.
12] I can name, use and describe the purpose of a range of basic scientific apparatus.
13] I can take basic measurements of size, mass and temperature, and express the reading using appropriate units.
14] I can apply basic safety rules when working on an investigation.
15] I can take some decisions while working on an experiment in a group.
2] I can find answers to simple questions on a scientific topic.
3] I can use limited scientific knowledge to predict the outcome of an experiment.
4] I can carry out a simple practical investigation, which involves up to two variables, with teacher guidance.
5] I can record observations by completing a table of results.
6] I can identify simple cause and effect relationships.
7] I can present information about work I did an link this to direct outcomes using some key scientific terms.
8] I can explain how a scientist uses a model to explain ideas.
9] I can through a role play exercise, act out simple stories about famous scientists.
10] I can give examples and explain how technology and science have improved life.
11] I can present information about some science occupations.
12] I can name, use and describe the purpose of a range of basic scientific apparatus.
13] I can take basic measurements of size, mass and temperature, and express the reading using appropriate units.
14] I can apply basic safety rules when working on an investigation.
15] I can take some decisions while working on an experiment in a group.
Subject Focus: How do we stay alive?
1] I can care for a growing plant, ensuring it gets all the elements needed for growth.
2] I can classify plants as living things and can describe some of the things that plants do related to their vital functions (e.g. roots absorb water, stem holds plant up etc.)
3] I can understand that plants that are important to human beings for various purposes (e.g. benefits of reainforest plants and edible plants).
4] I can identify some common plants in my local environment (e.g. Carob tree (Ħarruba), Aleppo Pine (siġra taż-Żnuber), Thyme (Sagħtar), Crown Daisy (Lellux), Cape Sorrel (Qarsu), Fennel (Bużbież) etc.)
2] I can classify plants as living things and can describe some of the things that plants do related to their vital functions (e.g. roots absorb water, stem holds plant up etc.)
3] I can understand that plants that are important to human beings for various purposes (e.g. benefits of reainforest plants and edible plants).
4] I can identify some common plants in my local environment (e.g. Carob tree (Ħarruba), Aleppo Pine (siġra taż-Żnuber), Thyme (Sagħtar), Crown Daisy (Lellux), Cape Sorrel (Qarsu), Fennel (Bużbież) etc.)
Subject Focus: How do we keep fit and healthy?
1] I can find out about the effects human intervention can have on natural habitts and the organisms that live there (e.g. over development, trespassing, pollution (air, water and noice) etc.).
2] I can create a poster about some of the ways that human pollute their environment.
3] I can explain how germs cause disease and relate to everyday life (e.g. washing hands before touching food, precautions when sneezing/sick etc.)
4] I can list the five main nutrients the human body needs, and explain their role and the importance fo fibre in a healthy diet.
5] I can interpret food labels and relate to identifying foods that should not be consumed in excess (e.g. amount of sugar, saturated fats, salt, additives etc.)
6] I can apply my understanding of a balanced diet to suggest improvements to what I eat (e.g. keeping a food diary).
2] I can create a poster about some of the ways that human pollute their environment.
3] I can explain how germs cause disease and relate to everyday life (e.g. washing hands before touching food, precautions when sneezing/sick etc.)
4] I can list the five main nutrients the human body needs, and explain their role and the importance fo fibre in a healthy diet.
5] I can interpret food labels and relate to identifying foods that should not be consumed in excess (e.g. amount of sugar, saturated fats, salt, additives etc.)
6] I can apply my understanding of a balanced diet to suggest improvements to what I eat (e.g. keeping a food diary).
Subject Focus: How do our senses help us gather information?
1] I can see and feel the vibrations that sounds make.
2] I can show how sound vibrations are carried by waves through water and other materials.
3] I can demonstrate that light travels in straight lines.
4] I can explain that we see an object when it reflects light from a light source into our eyes.
5] I can explain when and how eyes need to be protected.
6] I can describe how the ear detects sound.
7] I can use or create musical instruments to explore different ways of making sounds, and how to change the pitch (high or low) of sound.
8] I can investigate how a mirror changes the direction of light by reflecting it.
9] I can use mirrors to see behind things.
10] I can build a periscope.
2] I can show how sound vibrations are carried by waves through water and other materials.
3] I can demonstrate that light travels in straight lines.
4] I can explain that we see an object when it reflects light from a light source into our eyes.
5] I can explain when and how eyes need to be protected.
6] I can describe how the ear detects sound.
7] I can use or create musical instruments to explore different ways of making sounds, and how to change the pitch (high or low) of sound.
8] I can investigate how a mirror changes the direction of light by reflecting it.
9] I can use mirrors to see behind things.
10] I can build a periscope.
Subject Focus: What is Energy?
1] I can demonstrate examples of different energy transformations.
2] I can name the main forms of energy; including stored movement, heat, electrical, light and sound.
3] I can identify energy-saving devices and explain their importance in our daily lives.
4] I can find out about scientists who were responsible for various electrical discoveries e.g. Benjamin Franklin (lightning) and Thomas Edison (light bulb).
5] I can state what food types are good fuel for our bodies (link to LOF 3).
6] I can identify different types of fuel (e.g. gasoline - transportation, natural gas - heating/cooking, fossil fuels - electric power, water - hydoelectric power plants (dams), solar energy, wind turbines).
7] I can describe the role of power stations in producing electricity.
8] I can describe how Malta generates its electricity.
9] I can demonstrate the role of a switch in a circuit.
10] I can recognise and use common circuit symbols.
2] I can name the main forms of energy; including stored movement, heat, electrical, light and sound.
3] I can identify energy-saving devices and explain their importance in our daily lives.
4] I can find out about scientists who were responsible for various electrical discoveries e.g. Benjamin Franklin (lightning) and Thomas Edison (light bulb).
5] I can state what food types are good fuel for our bodies (link to LOF 3).
6] I can identify different types of fuel (e.g. gasoline - transportation, natural gas - heating/cooking, fossil fuels - electric power, water - hydoelectric power plants (dams), solar energy, wind turbines).
7] I can describe the role of power stations in producing electricity.
8] I can describe how Malta generates its electricity.
9] I can demonstrate the role of a switch in a circuit.
10] I can recognise and use common circuit symbols.
Subject Focus: What are things made of?
1] I can make a solution by dissolving a substance in water.
2] I can investigate how some substances form suspensions, while others dissolve in water.
3] I can perform simple experiments to separate some mixtures (e.g. filtration, evaporation, sepration using a magnet).
4] I can find out about scientists who were responsible for discoveries related to mixing and dissolving substances and separation of mixtures e.g. Melitta Bentz (coffee filters).
5] I can investigate and compare the properties of different states of matter.
6] I can observe and describe examples of freezing, condensation, evaporation, melting and boiling.
7] I can find out about scientists who made discoveries related to change in state of matter e.g. Franl Epperson (ice-lollies).
8] I can make some mixtures react to form new materials.
9] I can name some acids and alkalis found in everyday life.
2] I can investigate how some substances form suspensions, while others dissolve in water.
3] I can perform simple experiments to separate some mixtures (e.g. filtration, evaporation, sepration using a magnet).
4] I can find out about scientists who were responsible for discoveries related to mixing and dissolving substances and separation of mixtures e.g. Melitta Bentz (coffee filters).
5] I can investigate and compare the properties of different states of matter.
6] I can observe and describe examples of freezing, condensation, evaporation, melting and boiling.
7] I can find out about scientists who made discoveries related to change in state of matter e.g. Franl Epperson (ice-lollies).
8] I can make some mixtures react to form new materials.
9] I can name some acids and alkalis found in everyday life.
Subject Focus: How does planet Earth support life?
1] I can investigate the components of soil.
2] I am able to observe and name organisms found in the soil.
3] I can find out about scientist archaeologists and their work e.g. Temi Zammit (archelologist).
4] I can describe which plants are important for food and find out where they come from.
5] I can identify which plants are grown in Malta for food and when is the best time to grow them.
6] I can explain that the Earth is like a big magnet with a magnetic north and a magnetic south.
7] I can classify materials as magnetic or non-magnetic.
8] I can investigate gravity by doing simple experiments with different objects.
9] I can explain the importance of gravity in retaining our atmosphere.
10] I can explain that our environment is a balanced system, with different parts all interrelated.
11] I can observe and describe how the sea is becoming polluted and its effect on sea life.
12] I can describe the atmosphere and name the main gases which are present (Nitrogen, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide).
2] I am able to observe and name organisms found in the soil.
3] I can find out about scientist archaeologists and their work e.g. Temi Zammit (archelologist).
4] I can describe which plants are important for food and find out where they come from.
5] I can identify which plants are grown in Malta for food and when is the best time to grow them.
6] I can explain that the Earth is like a big magnet with a magnetic north and a magnetic south.
7] I can classify materials as magnetic or non-magnetic.
8] I can investigate gravity by doing simple experiments with different objects.
9] I can explain the importance of gravity in retaining our atmosphere.
10] I can explain that our environment is a balanced system, with different parts all interrelated.
11] I can observe and describe how the sea is becoming polluted and its effect on sea life.
12] I can describe the atmosphere and name the main gases which are present (Nitrogen, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide).
Subject Focus: How do things move?
1] I can explain that our skeleton is made up of bones and that joints and muscles help us move.
2] I can explain that our skeleton and that of other animals support, protect and help movement.
3] I can find out about Marie Curie and her work on x-ray machines used to show pictures of the skeleton.
4] I can demostrate the effect of gravity as a force which pulls things to the Earth.
5] I can find out about Isaac Newton and his gravitational theories.
6] I can identify different scientists who have worked on gravitational theories.
7] I can show that air resistance exerts an upward push that can slow a falling object.
8] I can demonstrate the effect of air resistance on differently shaped objects.
9] I can give examples of sports where speed is important.
2] I can explain that our skeleton and that of other animals support, protect and help movement.
3] I can find out about Marie Curie and her work on x-ray machines used to show pictures of the skeleton.
4] I can demostrate the effect of gravity as a force which pulls things to the Earth.
5] I can find out about Isaac Newton and his gravitational theories.
6] I can identify different scientists who have worked on gravitational theories.
7] I can show that air resistance exerts an upward push that can slow a falling object.
8] I can demonstrate the effect of air resistance on differently shaped objects.
9] I can give examples of sports where speed is important.
Subject Focus: What is there out in Space?
1] I can explain why sound does not travel in space and how astronauts communicate in space.
2] I can demonstrate using drawings or a model why we have day and night.
3] I can explain what a leap year is.
4] I can explain how seasons change.
5] I can explain that the sun is one of many stars in our galaxy.
6] I can research about our galaxies and other galaxies.
7] I can find out about scientists who made discoveries related to outer space e.g. Galileo Galilei (optical telescope), Caroline Herschel (discovered first comet) etc.
8] I can describe the basic phases of the moon.
2] I can demonstrate using drawings or a model why we have day and night.
3] I can explain what a leap year is.
4] I can explain how seasons change.
5] I can explain that the sun is one of many stars in our galaxy.
6] I can research about our galaxies and other galaxies.
7] I can find out about scientists who made discoveries related to outer space e.g. Galileo Galilei (optical telescope), Caroline Herschel (discovered first comet) etc.
8] I can describe the basic phases of the moon.
