investigate objects and events in their immediate environment, and use appropriate language to develop understanding and to communicate results
demonstrate and describe ways of using materials and tools to help answer science questions and to solve practical problems
describe how science and technology affect their lives and those of people and other living things in their community
undertake personal actions to care for their immediate environment and contribute to responsible group decisions
demonstrate that science and technology use specific processes to investigate the natural and constructed world or to seek solutions to practical problems
demonstrate that science and technology develop over time
describe ways that science and technology work together in investigating questions and problems and in meeting specific needs
describe applications of science and technology that have developed in response to human and environmental needs
describe positive and negative effects that result from applications of science and technology in their own lives, the lives of others, and the environment
describe various processes used in science and technology that enable us to understand natural phenomena and develop technological solution
describe the development of science and technology over time
explain how science and technology interact with and advance one another
illustrate how the needs of individuals, society, and the environment influence and are influenced by scientific and technological endeavours
analyse social issues related to the applications and limitations of science and technology, and explain decisions in terms of advantages and disadvantages for sustainability, considering a few perspectives
ask questions about objects and events in their immediate environment and develop ideas about how those questions might be answered
observe and explore materials and events in their immediate environment and record the results
identify patterns and order in objects and events studied
work with others and share and communicate ideas about their explorations
ask questions about objects and events in the local environment and develop plans to investigate those questions
observe and investigate their environment and record the results
interpret findings from investigations using appropriate methods
work collaboratively to carry out science- related activities and communicate ideas, procedures, and results
ask questions about relationships between and among observable variables and plan investigations to address those questions
conduct investigations into relationships between and among observations, and gather and record qualitative and quantitative data
analyse qualitative and quantitative data and develop and assess possible explanations
work collaboratively on problems and use appropriate language and formats to communicate ideas, procedures, and results
ask questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems, and issues
conduct investigations into relationships between and among observable variables, and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
analyse data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible explanations
work as a member of a team in addressing problems, and apply the skills and conventions of science in communicating information and ideas and in assessing results
describe and compare characteristics and properties of living things, objects, and materials
describe and predict causes, effects, and patterns related to change in living and non-living things
describe interactions within natural systems and the elements required to maintain these systems
describe forces, motion, and energy and relate them to phenomena in their observable environment
explain and compare processes that are responsible for the maintenance of an organism's life
explain processes responsible for the continuity and diversity of life
describe interactions and explain dynamic equilibrium within ecological systems
describe the properties and components of matter and explain interactions between those components
describe sources and properties of energy, and explain energy transfers and transformations
recognize that many phenomena are caused by forces and explore various situations involving forces
explain how Earth provides both a habitat for life and a resource for society
explain patterns of change and their effects on Earth
describe the nature and components of the universe
compare and contrast the reproduction and development of representative organisms
determine how cells use matter and energy to maintain organization necessary for life
demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of genetic material
analyse the patterns and products of evolution
compare and contrast mechanisms used by organisms to maintain homeostasis
evaluate relationships that affect the biodiversity and sustainability of life within the biosphere
identify and explain the diversity of organic compounds and their impact on the environment
demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and interactions of acids and bases
illustrate and explain the various forces that hold structures together at the molecular level, and relate the properties of matter to its structure
use the redox theory in a variety of contexts related to electrochemistry
demonstrate an understanding of solutions and stoichiometry in a variety of contexts
predict and explain energy transfers in chemical reactions
analyse and describe relationships between force and motion
analyse interactions within systems, using the laws of conservation of energy and momentum
predict and explain interactions between waves and with matter, using the characteristics of waves
explain the fundamental forces of nature, using the characteristics of gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields
analyse and describe different means of energy transmission and transformation
demonstrate an understanding of the nature and diversity of energy sources and matter in the universe
describe and predict the nature and effects of changes to terrestrial systems
demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among systems responsible for changes to Earth's surface
describe the nature of space and its components and the history of the observation of space
recognize the role and contribution of science in their understanding of the world
show interest in and curiosity about objects and events within their immediate environment
willingly observe, question, and explore
consider their observations and their own ideas when drawing a conclusion
appreciate the importance of accuracy
be open-minded in their explorations
work with others in exploring and investigating
be sensitive to the needs of other people, other living things, and the local environment
show concern for their safety and that of others in carrying out activities and using materials
appreciate the role and contribution of science and technology in their understanding of the world
realize that the applications of science and technology can have both intended and unintended effects
recognize that women and men of any cultural background can contribute equally to science
show interest and curiosity about objects and events within different environments
willingly observe, question, explore, and investigate
show interest in the activities of individuals working in scientific and technological fields
consider their own observations and ideas as well as those of others during investigations and before drawing conclusions
appreciate the importance of accuracy and honesty
demonstrate perseverance and a desire to understand
work collaboratively while exploring and investigating
be sensitive to and develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of other people, other living things, and the environment
show concern for their safety and that of others in planning and carrying out activities and in choosing and using materials
become aware of potential dangers
appreciate the role and contribution of science and technology in our understanding of the world
appreciate that the applications of science and technology can have advantages and disadvantages
appreciate and respect that science has evolved from different views held by women and men from a variety of societies and cultural backgrounds
show a continuing curiosity and interest in a broad scope of science-related fields and issues
confidently pursue further investigations and readings
consider many career possibilities in science- and technology-related fields
consider observations and ideas from a variety of sources during investigations and before drawing conclusions
value accuracy, precision, and honesty
persist in seeking answers to difficult questions and solutions to difficult problems
work collaboratively in carrying out investigations as well as in generating and evaluating ideas
be sensitive and responsible in maintaining a balance between the needs of humans and a sustainable environment
project, beyond the personal, consequences of proposed actions
show concern for safety in planning, carrying out, and reviewing activities
become aware of the consequences of their actions
value the role and contribution of science and technology in our understanding of phenomena that are directly observable and those that are not
appreciate that the applications of science and technology can raise ethical dilemmas
value the contributions to scientific and technological development made by women and men from many societies and cultural backgrounds
show a continuing and more informed curiosity and interest in science and science-related issues
acquire, with interest and confidence, additional science knowledge and skills, using a variety of resources and methods, including formal research
consider further studies and careers in science- and technology-related fields
confidently evaluate evidence and consider alternative perspectives, ideas, and explanations
use factual information and rational explanations when analysing and evaluating
value the processes for drawing conclusions
work collaboratively in planning and carrying out investigations, as well as in generating and evaluating ideas
have a sense of personal and shared responsibility for maintaining a sustainable environment
project the personal, social, and environmental consequences of proposed action
want to take action for maintaining a sustainable environment
show concern for safety and accept the need for rules and regulations
be aware of the direct and indirect consequences of their actions