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Science

Learning Director Science: Kim Isaac

kim.isaac@kgv.edu.hk

Year 7 Learning Review 2021

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Introduction

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Aims and Assessments of MYP science;

Integration of factual and conceptual scientific ideas
Explain, apply, analyse and evaluate science
Transfer to real world problems / apply knowledge in familiar/ unfamiliar contexts
NOS-Investigation skills
NOS-Collaborative skills
Role of science in a contemporary world
Cultivate analytical and inquiring dispositions
Language of science

Criteria A	Criteria B	Criteria C	Criteria D
Knowledge and understanding	Inquiring and designing	Processing and Evaluating	Reflecting on the impact of science

Science tradition disciplines as Bio/ Chem/ Phy

MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge.

It encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life.

understand and appreciate science and its implications
consider science as a human endeavour with benefits and limitations
cultivate analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments
develop skills to design and perform investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions
build an awareness of the need to effectively collaborate and communicate
apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts
develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments
reflect on learning experiences and make informed choices

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What we have covered

Unit One: World Scientists
Throughout time, scientists have developed the scientific method to gain evidence of patterns and relationships
Focus	Key Concept	Outcome
Lab Safety Scientific Method Variables Investigations	Relationships Evidence Patterns	Assessments A / B / C / D
Unit Two: Living World
Scientific and technological advances have revealed relationships between form and function
Focus	Key Concept	Outcome
Cell theory Microscopes Classification of cell types Investigations	Relationships Form Function	Assessments B / C

Living world SOI

Evidence has shown that scientific and technological advances have revealed the relationships between form and function

Cell theory/ microscopes/ prokaryote and eukaryote cells and their form and function (levels of organisation- unicellular and multicellular/ specialised cells. Investigation - B wing form and function/ helicopter seed. C rising dough

World Scientist SOI

Throughout time Scientists have developed the scientific method whereby they work safely to gain evidence of patterns and relationships between variables

A- test

B and C - an investigation

D- Researching a famous scientist and looking at the impact of their work on world….. Einstein, Marie Curie, Edison, Tesla, Rosalind Franklin. Here we introduce notion of researching critically fact checking sources / academic honesty. Pause to consider the limitations and benefits= critical thinkers

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What is still to come in...

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Unit Three: Energy for the World
Energy transformations and changes are responsible for all the physical processes we encounter in life
Focus	Key Concept	Outcome
Types of energy Energy transformations	Change Energy Transformations	Assessment: A
Unit Four : Material World
Humans use models to predict and understand systems, particularly when learning about causes and effects we have on our world
Focus	Key Concept	Outcome
Particle theory and kinetics	Systems Models Consequences	Assessment: D

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How you can support your child

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Science

Learning Director Science: Kim Isaac

kim.isaac@kgv.edu.hk

Year 7 Learning Review 2021