Topical Science

I can talk about science stories to develop my understanding of science and the world around me. 

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Benchmarks:

·  Talks about the science they encounter in their everyday experiences.

·  Explores, through role-play, how science and science skills are used in a variety of jobs. 

I have contributed to discussions of current scientific news items to help develop my awareness of science.

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Benchmarks: 

·  Discusses and expresses opinions about science topics in real-life contexts, including those featured in the media.

·  Discusses how people use science in their everyday lives.

·  Describes a variety of jobs and careers which require scientific knowledge and skills.

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.

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Benchmarks:

· Researches historic and contemporary scientists (ensuring gender balance) and their scientific discoveries and reports collaboratively to others using a range of methods.

· Describes the impact of scientific discovery, creativity and invention on society past and present, for example, in design, medicine and agriculture.

· Demonstrates understanding of how science impacts on every aspect of our lives.

· Relates the development of scientific skills in the classroom to an increasingly wide variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science.

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Benchmarks: 

· Explores items of current scientific interest within the school, local community, nationally or in the global media and collates, organises and summarises findings, with assistance.

· Shares opinions about a variety of topical scientific issues considering, for example, moral, ethical, societal, cultural, economic and environmental aspects.