Developing Interest and Relating Scientific Learning to the Wider World
Experiencing and showing awe, wonder and interest
Emily and Sara's letter demonstrates enthusiasm and excitement about science when
they try to enthuse others to grow native trees, and shows them pursuing
scientific activities without prompting outside the formal learning environment.
Caring for the environment
Emily and Sara show they are taking collaborative action to protect and enhance their environment.
Engaging in social issues
They understand that the trees they plant will be there long-term and
that caring for trees is a social issue related to science and the environment,
and that they have demonstrated social responsibility by providing planting and
care instructions. |
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
Sara and Emily construct a plausible explanation, using some scientific ideas when they explain the care and uses of a plant.
Using scientific vocabulary
They show they can observe and note the benefits of growing and cultivating trees and use scientific vocabulary in their care instructions. |
