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Key Content and Concepts

Key Processes

Essential Elements

Life and living:

• characteristics and needs of living things;
• interdependence, cycles and biodiversity;
• growth and development;
• health and fitness.

Investigating in science:

• observing, selecting, collecting, investigating, questioning, hypothesising, analysing, interpreting, co-operating ;
• the study of scientific theory;
• use of scientific method;
• working independently and in groups.

Acquiring and applying knowledge in science:

• understanding, recalling, applying, synthesising, appraising, communicating ;
• communicate ideas and information;
• solve practical problems;
• improve quality of life;
• protect the environment.