NC Science Unit 4
Level 1 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
1. The learner will communicate observations of changes in light, sound or movement that result from actions. |
| 1.1 I can identify sources of sound and light |
| 1.2 I can identify changes of brightness |
| 1.3 I can identify changes in loudness |
| 1.4 I can identify a change in speed of an object |
| 1.5 I can identify a change in the direction of movement of an object |
Level 2 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
Level 3 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
Level 4 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
Level 5 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
Level 6 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
1. The learner will understand a broad range of concepts related to physical processes including some key applications of transfer of energy. |
| 1.1 I can use abstract ideas in descriptions and explanations |
| 1.2 I can explain how forces change the motion of objects |
| 1.3 I can explain transfer of energy in a range of contexts |
| 1.4 I can explain physical phenomena where several factors are involved |
| 1.5 I can give examples of the applications of reflection, refraction and dispersion of light |
Level 7 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
1. The learner will understand the relationships between physical processes including simple quantitative techniques. |
| 1.1 I can explain observed behaviour of physical systems based on electromagnetism |
| 1.2 I can define common physical quantities and name their units of measure |
| 1.3 I can explain a range of physical behaviours in terms of cause and effect |
| 1.4 I can perform simple calculations using formulae that relate physical quantities |
| 1.5 I can describe the relationship between two quantities when variation in one results in variation of the other |
Level 8 Unit 4 - Science (Energy)
1. The learner will demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding related to energy, forces and space including the relationship between evidence and scientific ideas and why scientific ideas change in the light of new evidence. |
| 1.1 I can explain classical energy, forces and space scientifically and comprehesively |
| 1.2 I can relate different aspects of energy, forces and space |
| 1.3 I can represent physical relationships in simple mathematical formulae |
| 1.4 I can interpret data from a range of sources and in a range of contexts including descriptions of physical processes |
| 1.5 I can evaluate data from a range of primary and secondary sources related to forces, energy and space |
| 1.6 I can synthesise information from data related to physical processes |
| 1.7 I can explain the importance of a wide range of applications related to forces, energy and space and the implications of science in these applications |
