Science and Materials in… · SHS1 General Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Explain the characteristics of science in nature.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the five main characteristics of science: systematic observation, experimentation, replicability, tentativeness, and objectivity.
Explain, with at least one local example for each, how each characteristic of science operates in nature.
Discuss why scientific claims are open to revision when new evidence emerges.
Recognise scientific thinking in everyday community practices such as fishing, farming, and food preservation.
Apply the characteristics of science to evaluate a familiar claim or belief from their community.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Exploring Materials (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Science and Materials in Nature (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of science and show how they are applied in everyday life. 1.1.1.LO.1 Evaluate the characteristics of science. -
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Explain the characteristics of science in nature.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 27

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: 1. Learners work in mixed-ability groups to discuss the various characteristics of science using videos/charts/pictures and examples from their communities and cultural backgrounds, supporting students to appreciate cultural diversity and the internet. 2. Learners reflect and cross-share their views of different situations in life where the characteristic of science is evident. While cross-sharing, learners must demonstrate tolerance for divergent views.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Internet resources such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
- Projectors
- Poster pictures showing scenarios in which the characteristics of science are displayed. (E.g. https://evolution.berkeley.edu/nature-of-science/characteristics-of-science/and https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/list )
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.