Forces, Electricity and Waves
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Outcomes
SCN 0-07a
Through everyday experiences and play with a variety of toys and other objects, I can recognise simple types of forces and describe their effects.
SCN 0-09a
I know how to stay safe when using electricity. I have helped to make a display to show the importance of electricity in our daily lives.
SCN 0-11a
Through play, I have explored a variety of ways of making sounds.
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Outcomes
SCN 1-07a
By investigating forces on toys and other objects, I can predict the effect on the shape or motion of objects.
SCN 1-08a
By exploring the forces exerted by magnets on other magnets and magnetic materials, I can contribute to the design of a game.
SCN 1-09a
I can describe an electrical circuit as a continuous loop of conducting materials. I can combine simple components in a series circuit to make a game or model.
SCN 1-11a
By collaborating in experiments on different ways of producing sound from vibrations, I can demonstrate how to change the pitch of the sound.
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Outcomes
SCN 2-07a
By investigating how friction, including air resistance, affects motion, I can suggest ways to improve efficiency in moving objects.
SCN 2-08a
I have collaborated in investigations to compare magnetic, electrostatic and gravitational forces and have explored their practical applications.
SCN 2-08b
By investigating floating and sinking of objects in water, I can apply my understanding of buoyancy to solve a practical challenge.
SCN 2-09a
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.
SCN 3-09a
Having measured the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, I can design a circuit to show the advantages of parallel circuits in an everyday application.
SCN 2-10a
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.
SCN 2-11a
Through research on how animals communicate, I can explain how sound vibrations are carried by waves through air, water and other media.
SCN 2-11b
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.
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Outcomes
SCN 3-07a
By contributing to investigations of energy loss due to friction, I can suggest ways of improving the efficiency of moving systems.
SCN 3-08a
I have collaborated in investigations into the effects of gravity on objects and I can predict what might happen to their weight in different situations on Earth and in space.
SCN 3-10a
I can help to design simple chemical cells and use them to investigate the factors which affect the voltage produced.
SCN 3-11a
By exploring the refraction of light when passed through different materials, lenses and prisms, I can explain how light can be used in a variety of applications.
SCN 3-11b
By exploring radiations beyond the visible, I can describe a selected application, discussing the advantages and limitations.
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Outcomes
SCN 4-07a
I can use appropriate methods to measure, calculate and display graphically the speed of an object, and show how these methods can be used in a selected application.
SCN 4-07b
By making accurate measurements of speed and acceleration, I can relate the motion of an object to the forces acting on it and apply this knowledge to transport safety.
SCN 4-08a
I can help to design and carry out investigations into the strength of magnets and electromagnets. From investigations, I can compare the properties, uses and commercial applications of electromagnets and supermagnets.
SCN 4-08b
Through experimentation, I can explain floating and sinking in terms of the relative densities of different materials.
SCN 4-09a
Through investigation, I understand the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. I can apply this knowledge to solve practical problems.
SCN 4-09b
By contributing to investigations into the properties of a range of electronic components, I can select and use them as input and output devices in practical electronic circuits.
SCN 4-09c
Using my knowledge of electronic components and switching devices, I can help to engineer an electronic system to provide a practical solution to a real-life situation.
SCN 4-10a
Using experimental evidence, I can place metals in an electrochemical series and can use this information to make predictions about their use in chemical cells.
SCN 4-10b
Using a variety of sources, I have explored the latest developments in chemical cells technology and can evaluate their impact on society.
SCN 4-11a
By recording and analysing sound signals, I can describe how they can be manipulated and used in sound engineering.
SCN 4-11b
By carrying out a comparison of the properties of parts of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the visible, I can explain the use of radiation and discuss how this has impacted upon society and our quality of life.
Early Level
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OutcomesSCN 0-07a
Through everyday experiences and play with a variety of toys and other objects, I can recognise simple types of forces and describe their effects.
SCN 0-09a
I know how to stay safe when using electricity. I have helped to make a display to show the importance of electricity in our daily lives.
SCN 0-11a
Through play, I have explored a variety of ways of making sounds.
First Level
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OutcomesSCN 1-07a
By investigating forces on toys and other objects, I can predict the effect on the shape or motion of objects.
SCN 1-08a
By exploring the forces exerted by magnets on other magnets and magnetic materials, I can contribute to the design of a game.
SCN 1-09a
I can describe an electrical circuit as a continuous loop of conducting materials. I can combine simple components in a series circuit to make a game or model.
SCN 1-11a
By collaborating in experiments on different ways of producing sound from vibrations, I can demonstrate how to change the pitch of the sound.
Second Level
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OutcomesSCN 2-07a
By investigating how friction, including air resistance, affects motion, I can suggest ways to improve efficiency in moving objects.
SCN 2-08a
I have collaborated in investigations to compare magnetic, electrostatic and gravitational forces and have explored their practical applications.
SCN 2-08b
By investigating floating and sinking of objects in water, I can apply my understanding of buoyancy to solve a practical challenge.
SCN 2-09a
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.
SCN 3-09a
Having measured the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, I can design a circuit to show the advantages of parallel circuits in an everyday application.
SCN 2-10a
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.
SCN 2-11a
Through research on how animals communicate, I can explain how sound vibrations are carried by waves through air, water and other media.
SCN 2-11b
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.
Third Level
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OutcomesSCN 3-07a
By contributing to investigations of energy loss due to friction, I can suggest ways of improving the efficiency of moving systems.
SCN 3-08a
I have collaborated in investigations into the effects of gravity on objects and I can predict what might happen to their weight in different situations on Earth and in space.
SCN 3-10a
I can help to design simple chemical cells and use them to investigate the factors which affect the voltage produced.
SCN 3-11a
By exploring the refraction of light when passed through different materials, lenses and prisms, I can explain how light can be used in a variety of applications.
SCN 3-11b
By exploring radiations beyond the visible, I can describe a selected application, discussing the advantages and limitations.
Fourth Level
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OutcomesSCN 4-07a
I can use appropriate methods to measure, calculate and display graphically the speed of an object, and show how these methods can be used in a selected application.
SCN 4-07b
By making accurate measurements of speed and acceleration, I can relate the motion of an object to the forces acting on it and apply this knowledge to transport safety.
SCN 4-08a
I can help to design and carry out investigations into the strength of magnets and electromagnets. From investigations, I can compare the properties, uses and commercial applications of electromagnets and supermagnets.
SCN 4-08b
Through experimentation, I can explain floating and sinking in terms of the relative densities of different materials.
SCN 4-09a
Through investigation, I understand the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. I can apply this knowledge to solve practical problems.
SCN 4-09b
By contributing to investigations into the properties of a range of electronic components, I can select and use them as input and output devices in practical electronic circuits.
SCN 4-09c
Using my knowledge of electronic components and switching devices, I can help to engineer an electronic system to provide a practical solution to a real-life situation.
SCN 4-10a
Using experimental evidence, I can place metals in an electrochemical series and can use this information to make predictions about their use in chemical cells.
SCN 4-10b
Using a variety of sources, I have explored the latest developments in chemical cells technology and can evaluate their impact on society.
SCN 4-11a
By recording and analysing sound signals, I can describe how they can be manipulated and used in sound engineering.
SCN 4-11b
By carrying out a comparison of the properties of parts of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the visible, I can explain the use of radiation and discuss how this has impacted upon society and our quality of life.