I can identify and classify examples of living things, past and present, to help me appreciate their diversity. I can relate physical and behavioural characteristics to their survival or extinction.
I can use my knowledge of the interactions and energy flow between plants and animals in ecosystems, food chains and webs. I have contributed to the design or conservation of a wildlife area.
I have collaborated in the design of an investigation into the effects of fertilisers on the growth of plants. I can express an informed view of the risks and benefits of their use.
Through exploring nonrenewable energy sources, I can describe how they are used in Scotland today and express an informed view on the implications for their future use.
By observing and researching features of our solar system, I can use simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale, time and relative motion within it.
I have used a range of electrical components to help to make a variety of circuits for differing purposes. I can represent my circuit using symbols and describe the transfer of energy around the circuit.
To begin to understand how batteries work, I can help to build simple chemical cells using readily-available materials which can be used to make an appliance work.
By exploring reflections, the formation of shadows and the mixing of coloured lights, I can use my knowledge of the properties of light to show how it can be used in a creative way.
By investigating some body systems and potential problems which they may develop, I can make informed decisions to help me to maintain my health and wellbeing.
By exploring the characteristics offspring inherit when living things reproduce, I can distinguish between inherited and non-inherited characteristics.
By contributing to investigations into familiar changes in substances to produce other substances, I can describe how their characteristics have changed.
By investigating common conditions that increase the amount of substance that will dissolve or the speed of dissolving, I can relate my findings to the world around me.
I have investigated different water samples from the environment and explored methods that can be used to clean and conserve water and I am aware of the properties and uses of water.
I have collaborated in activities which safely demonstrate simple chemical reactions using everyday chemicals. I can show an appreciation of a chemical reaction as being a change in which different materials are made.
Through research and discussion, I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and invention and the impact this has made on society.