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In science, students explore how both the natural physical world and science itself work so that they can participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which science plays a significant role.
Breaking Down the Science Curriculum
Nature of Science
The Nature of Science strand is the overarching, unifying strand. Through it, students learn what science is and how scientists work. They develop the skills, attitudes, and values to build a foundation for understanding the world.
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Contextual Strands
The contextual strands provide a setting for learning. These are; Living World, Planet Earth and Beyond, Physical World, and Material World. Over the course of years 1–10, science programmes should include learning in all four context strands.
Sub-Strands
The sub-strands, and associated achievement objectives, help break down the desired content knowledge for students within a contextual strand.
Achievement Objectives
The achievement objectives set out desirable levels of knowledge, understanding, and skills and represent progress towards broader outcomes that ultimately amount to deeper learning.