Elementary school
Foreword
General section
Field of study
Natural sciences
This chapter explains the educational value and main purpose of natural sciences. It takes into account the six basic elements discussed in Chapter 2, the focus areas in learning discussed in Chapter 6, and the key competences defined in Chapters 9.4 and 18. Competence criteria are presented at the end of grades 4, 7, and 10. On the basis of the competence criteria, teaching methods, learning materials, and assessment methods are selected and shall be explained in the school curriculum of the school in question. At the end of the chapter, assessment criteria are presented at the end of grades 4, 7, and 10. The assessment criteria at the end of grades 4 and 7 are intended to be a guide for schools and are only presented to support assessment at the end of the youngest and middle levels. Schools are required to use the assessment criteria at the end of grade 10 when graduating students from grade 10.
The educational value and main purpose of natural sciences
Competence in natural sciences consists of knowledge and skills, but also in attitudes towards nature, technology, society and the environment. Studies in natural sciences should promote knowledge, respect, responsibility and a unique experience of students towards nature, technology, society and the environment. In this way, they acquire the skills needed to make rational decisions on issues concerning the relationship between people and nature. The study integrates natural science content and criteria relating to the promotion of responsibility for the environment, working methods and values of natural sciences, innovation and the application of knowledge and the ability to take action.
Students need to be given the opportunity to pay attention to their environment, to care for it, and to learn to analyze situations at any given time. Icelandic nature and its uniqueness provide a variety of learning opportunities for students.
The main purpose of learning and teaching in the field of study is to help students understand how best to apply their knowledge and skills to influence and improve their environment. Students also need to understand that knowledge is not only based on direct observation but also on experience, imagination, creativity and dialogue, and that scientific knowledge is never universal, final or conclusive. A solid understanding of natural science and its role in modern society is considered an important aspect of the development and education of children and adolescents. It is about maintaining and enhancing their curiosity and interest in themselves, their environment and natural phenomena.
When planning studies and teaching in natural sciences, all competence standards for students’ schooling should be taken into account. Students must be encouraged to acquire the expected competence, as competence includes an overview and the ability to apply the knowledge and skills that have been acquired.
Competency standards in science, as well as other subjects, are divided into several categories. The categories are not isolated within a subject or field of study, but rather parts of an integrated whole where each category can benefit from the others, within and between subjects and fields of study, which provides opportunities for comprehensive project work and integration.
Teaching in natural sciences, which can take place both indoors and outdoors, must aim to ensure that students develop and maintain a good vocabulary and a positive attitude towards the subject. Students need to be given opportunities to strengthen their practical skills, experience and enjoy, observe nature and the environment and learn to pay attention to it, obtain information from sources and observations and process it, communicate information and rely on their curiosity to achieve this. Students need to be trained in and adopt good working methods, working methods and to systematically report on the results of their work.
Students need to be taught to become scientifically literate, to be able to read texts about natural science for their own benefit and enjoyment, to use natural science concepts in everyday life, to understand natural and man-made phenomena, and to use their understanding to improve the world around them.
Qualification criteria for natural sciences
The competence criteria are presented in six categories, namely the working methods of natural sciences that should be pervasive in all learning and teaching in the subject, the environment, life, materials, energy and the universe. Although the competence criteria are classified in this way, it is important to see them as a continuous whole. When focusing specifically on one competence criterion, it is important to keep in mind that learning is a continuous process and creative activity rather than the accumulation of limited knowledge and training in a specific skill.
Concepts
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
use simple concepts in natural sciences during observations and discussions,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
use the most common concepts and terms in natural sciences in observations, discussions and text writing,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
apply concepts and terms in natural sciences in a variety of situations,
Literacy in data and natural science texts
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
read a simple natural science text and restate the main points in your own words, look at simple pictures and talk about the topic,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
read natural science texts for their own benefit and retell them in their own words, interpret diagrams and examine visual materials about natural science, paraphrase them and use them for explanations,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
read more complex natural science texts for their own benefit and enjoyment and retell and discuss the main points, read from graphic novels and visual materials about natural science, paraphrase, interpret and place in a variety of contexts,
Observations
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
carry out simple observations and record measurements of everyday objects according to instructions,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
carried out, recorded and collected information based on simple observations and measurements indoors and outdoors according to instructions,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
carried out, recorded and collected information based on observations and measurements indoors and outdoors, according to instructions and on their own initiative,
Mediation
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
presented the results of simple observations and participated in a discussion on the topic,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
presented research results, explained the methods used and participated in discussions on the topic,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
present research results, participate in critical discussions and assess the value of communicating scientific information clearly,
Scientific methodology
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
pose questions, seek answers about natural phenomena and explain the chosen topic,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
known processes of scientific methods and work according to them in controlled projects,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
present a scientific hypothesis and apply a variety of scientific methods to investigate it in the search for knowledge and the processing of projects,
The nature of scientific knowledge
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
discuss whether a particular point in a conversation or text is a fact or an opinion in relation to natural science,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss the difference between fact and opinion, hypothesis and theory in relation to natural science,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the difference between fact and opinion, hypothesis and theory in relation to natural science and give examples of scientific knowledge creation,
The relationship between science, technology and culture
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
Explain how certain tools and equipment can help humans obtain information and influence the world.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
Discuss selected examples of the interaction between technology, knowledge and progress and how people's ideas about the world have changed with increased knowledge.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
Participate in a discussion about how natural science both shapes and is shaped by technology, culture, and human worldview.
Chemical and energy cycles
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
give an example of the interaction between living things and non-living things,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the interaction between living things and non-living things,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
describe the cycle of matter and energy, natural processes and the flow of energy in nature,
Ecosystem
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
examine and explore the main ecosystems in their local environment,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe different ecosystems and give examples of the effects that new species can have on their environment,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the needs of organisms and critically discuss the development of different ecosystems,
Biodiversity
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
understand diversity within and between species,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
understand the value of biodiversity and its connection to human and animal welfare,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the value of biodiversity and its links to human well-being, animal welfare, sustainable development and ecosystems,
Nature conservation
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
talked about and understood nature conservation in their local environment,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss and understand the reasons for nature conservation,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
discuss and take a critical stance on ethical issues related to nature conservation,
Weather conditions
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
become aware of some characteristics of the weather in the local environment,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the main characteristics of the weather in Iceland,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explained the Earth's climate, winds, and ocean currents,
Climate change
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
discuss the role the atmosphere plays for life on Earth,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explain the greenhouse effect and its relationship to climate change,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain climate change, causes, consequences and mitigation measures,
Natural resources and sustainable use
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
participate in a discussion about how humans use nature,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
áttað sig á mikilvægi þess að nýta náttúruauðlindir án þess að ganga um of á þær,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the protection and use of natural resources in relation to sustainable development, sustainable use and examine one's own consumption habits,
The individual and the environment
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
took good care of the environment and realized its importance,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss selected examples of the relationship between individuals, the local environment and environmental issues on a global scale,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
critically discuss the relationship between individuals, the local environment and global environmental issues,
Capacity for action
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
come up with ideas for actions related to nature conservation and participate in projects in their local environment.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
Organize and participate in activities related to nature conservation and environmental issues in their local area.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
Organize and participate in actions related to nature conservation and environmental issues in the local environment and in an international context.
Experience nature
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
tell about your own experiences of living things in their natural environment,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe their experiences, observations and experiences of living things in their natural environment,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain their relationship with other living things and their own observations of their behavior,
Classification and living conditions of organisms
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
discuss the main characteristics of living organisms and their living conditions,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explain the main characteristics and living conditions of organisms and give examples of their relationships with each other,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the characteristics and living conditions of organisms and their classification according to kinship,
Microorganisms
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
become aware of the presence of microorganisms in the environment that can be either beneficial or harmful,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
given an example of the benefits and harms of microorganisms,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
known benefits and harms of microorganisms,
Cells
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
realized that all living things are made of cells,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
realized that cells are the basic unit of life on Earth,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the types of cells, their organs and functions,
Development
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
realized that living things have changed since the beginning of life on earth,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
given an example of natural selection and adaptation,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
discuss the evolution of organisms and give examples of how organisms have adapted to their environment,
Inheritance
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
understand that organisms inherit the characteristics of their ancestors,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain how traits are inherited between generations,
Plant construction and operation
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
describe the external structure of the main parts of plants,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
Describe how plants use photosynthesis to obtain food.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain plant diversity, the functions of different plant groups and their importance for carbon sequestration,
Structure and function of fungi
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
describe the external structure of the main parts of fungi,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
told about decomposers and how fungi obtain nutrition,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the diversity of fungi, the functions of different species and how they participate in interactions between plants,
Structure and function of animals
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
describe the main characteristics of the selected animals,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the characteristics of the main groups of animals,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the diversity of animals and their different characteristics,
Organs and organ systems
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
describe the structure and function of the human body in a simple way,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the main organ systems of the human body and their functions in general terms,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
describe the role and interaction of the main organs and organ systems of the human body,
Sexual health
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
express themselves in a simple way about the private parts of the body and respect them,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the changes that occur during puberty and realize the importance of mutual respect in relationships between the sexes,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
discuss sexual health, gender identity, responsible sexual behavior, the importance of respecting boundaries, feelings, and the purpose of contraception,
Health
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
discussed the importance of exercise, hygiene, healthy eating, rest and sleep.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss how an individual can contribute to physical and mental health.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain how an individual can contribute to their own well-being, physical and mental health through responsible consumption, behavior and communication.
Structure of materials
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
known and classified common materials and described their main properties,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explained that everything is made of atoms and molecules,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
known structure of atoms and molecules and formation of ions,
Conservation of mass
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
demonstrate through observation that matter can change form and transform but does not disappear,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
given an example of conservation of mass and related it to everyday events,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explained the conservation of mass, related to the behavior of materials and atomic theory,
The batch system
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
identify the most common elements and compounds,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
use common chemical symbols in discussions about the periodic table and substances in their environment,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the structure of the periodic table and relate it to the properties of substances,
Chemical equations
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
know common formulas of chemical compounds that appear in everyday life,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
know the names of common elements and chemical compounds and work with them in chemical equations,
Chemical changes and properties of substances
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
carry out and explain simple experiments on chemical changes and transitions,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explain chemical changes and transformations and explain them with examples,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
describe chemical changes and their interaction with temperature and energy, including using chemical equations,
Solubility
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
investigated the solubility of common household chemicals,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discusses the concept of solubility and relates it to activities in everyday life,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
working with the solubility of different substances in liquids and gases,
Acidity
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
known examples of hazardous materials in the home.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
know the difference between an acid and a base.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explained and worked with the pH scale.
Energy
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
carried out and discussed observations related to the most common forms of energy in their environment,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the main forms of energy and describe simple examples of the conservation of energy,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain energy in different forms and relate it to the conservation of energy,
Utilization of energy
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
give examples of energy sources and participate in discussions about energy conservation,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss examples of the production and use of energy in everyday life,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
describe different ways of producing, distributing and using energy and describe the impact on the environment and nature,
Heat
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
explain the difference between hot and cold through simple experiments,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
demonstrate understanding of the concepts of heat and temperature and connect them to everyday life,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain different types of heat transfer and the interaction between heat and temperature,
Electricity and magnetism
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
explored the properties of magnets,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the properties of magnets and their uses and explore the properties of electrically charged objects,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explained static electricity and the relationship between electricity and magnetism,
Electricity and circuits
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
told about the development of common electrical appliances,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
carry out simple observations on electrical circuits and explain how electricity is generated,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain simple electrical circuits,
Waves
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
examine sound and light and describe their simple properties,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the properties of sound and light and various phenomena with respect to sound and color,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the waves of the electromagnetic spectrum and sound and describe their properties,
The benefits and harms of waves
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
performed and discussed observations of visible waves,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
discuss the benefits and dangers of the main waves in the local environment,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explained the usefulness and risks of waves,
Forces and movement
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
conducted and discussed observations related to forces that appear in everyday life,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
known and discussed about motion and simple types of forces,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the main laws of force that operate in people's everyday lives,
Mass
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
realized that substances have mass and size.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
understand the difference between mass and volume and the main units of measurement for these properties.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
measure and calculate the density of substances and explain the difference between mass and weight.
The earth
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
explained the reasons for the change of day and night,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explain the seasons and the change of day and night based on the Earth's position in the solar system,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the position and movement of the Earth and its impact on life on Earth,
The formation of a country
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
given an example of how land is created and shaped,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe how natural forces influence the formation and shaping of land,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain how land has formed and shaped over geological time,
Disasters
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
give examples of natural disasters that can be expected in Iceland and how responses to them are planned,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
describe the main characteristics of natural disasters that can be expected in Iceland and how responses to them are planned,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain where and why the main natural disasters that can be expected in Iceland occur and how responses to them are planned,
The moon
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
pointed out how the moon changes throughout the month,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
described the moon's path around the earth,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the influence of the moon on the earth,
The solar system
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
discusses the main planets in the solar system,
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explain the structure of the solar system,
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
know the properties of the solar system and explain the formation, position and movement of solar systems,
The universe
By the end of 4th grade, a student can:
realized that most of the stars in the sky are suns in other solar systems.
By the end of 7th grade, a student can:
explained the location of the Earth in the galaxy.
By the end of the 10th grade, a student can:
explain the formation and evolution of stars.
Assessment criteria for natural sciences
Assessment criteria are set for all subjects and areas of study at the end of grades 4, 7 and 10 and are a description of how well a student has mastered a defined skill. Schools are required to set assessment criteria for subjects and areas of study for other grades and explain them in the school curriculum.
Assessment criteria are presented on an A–D assessment scale. A describes excellent competence, B describes good competence, C describes fair competence, and D describes competence that does not meet the criteria described in C. It can be assumed that the majority of students will achieve the competence specified in B, competence achieved, as they are based on the competence criteria for the year.
A is awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding competence and C to those who do not fully meet the requirements set out in B criteria. There are no criteria set for D, but this evidence is used when a student does not meet the requirements set out in C criteria. The school then makes a separate report on the competence of the student in question.
Schools are required to use the A–D grading scale and assessment criteria when graduating students from grade 10.
The A–D assessment scale and assessment criteria at the end of grades 4 and 7 are intended to be a guide for schools and are only presented to support assessment at the end of the junior and middle levels. The assessment criteria for each study period should be based on the competency criteria and the learning objectives that have been worked on. The most important thing is to assess at the end of the study period what was expected according to the assessment criteria.
Assessment results need to be based on reliable assessment data and diverse assessment methods so that students, parents, and schools receive the most accurate information about their status.
The student can clearly apply the most common concepts of natural science, read, analyze , interpret and express himself in a structured and independent manner about texts and images related to nature, science and technology. Conduct observations and experiments independently , record results, draw clear conclusions from data and give different explanations using a variety of perspectives. Evaluate and analyze information related to natural science in a structured and clear manner and give a good account of the impact of natural science on knowledge creation, technological development and people’s daily lives. Describe in detail the cycle of substances and energy in nature and the needs of organisms in different ecosystems, give a good account of the impact of humans on cycles and processes in nature. Analyze , explain well and discuss in a critical and independent manner issues related to the environment, nature conservation and climate change and give a very good account of their impact on quality of life and nature, argue with good understanding of one’s own life vision and responsibility within society and take the initiative in planning actions for improvement. Obtain a wide range of information about the characteristics and development of organisms and give a very good account of them. Discuss health and sexual health critically and independently based on a very good knowledge of the human body. Analyze and explain the structure of substances and independently explain their different properties. Argue how the usefulness of substances is related to their function in different situations. Explain in a clear way the conservation of energy, explain different forms of energy and discuss in a critical and organized way the human use of energy. Conduct observations of electricity, waves and forces in an independent and safe way and explain very well . Discuss in a clear way the structure of the earth and the natural processes that affect it. Explain in a clear way the position of the Earth, the influence of the Moon and the structure of the solar system. Discuss in a clear and organized way the main phenomena in the universe.
The student can clearly apply the most common concepts of natural science, read, analyze, interpret and express himself clearly about texts and images related to nature, science and technology. Carry out observations and experiments confidently, record results, draw clear conclusions from data and give different explanations using different perspectives. Evaluate and analyze information related to natural science in a clear way and explain the impact of natural science on knowledge creation, technological development and people’s daily lives. Describe the cycle of substances and energy in nature and the needs of organisms in different ecosystems, explain the impact of humans on cycles and processes in nature. Analyze, explain and critically discuss issues related to the environment, nature conservation and climate change and provide a good account of their impact on quality of life and nature, discuss with good understanding one’s own vision of life and responsibility within society and plan actions for improvement. Obtain information about the characteristics of living organisms and development and provide a good account of them. Discuss critically about health and sexual health based on knowledge of the human body. Provide a clear account of the structure of materials and their different properties. Discuss how the usefulness of materials is related to their function in different situations. Provide a good account of the conservation of energy, different forms of energy and discuss critically about human use of energy. Carry out observations of electricity, waves and forces in a safe manner and explain them. Tell about the structure of the earth and the natural processes that affect it. Explain clearly the position of the Earth, the influence of the Moon and the structure of the solar system. Discuss the main phenomena of the universe.
The student can to some extent apply the most common concepts of natural science, read, analyze , interpret and express himself to a certain extent about texts and visual material related to nature, science and technology. Conduct observations and experiments under guidance , record results, draw conclusions from data and explain. Evaluate and analyze information related to natural science fairly well and explain the impact of natural science on knowledge creation, technological development and people’s daily lives. Describe reasonably the cycle of substances and energy in nature and the needs of organisms in some ecosystems, explain some of the impact of humans on cycles and processes in nature. Explain and discuss issues related to their environment, nature conservation and climate change and explain some of their impact on quality of life and nature, talk about their own vision of life and responsibility within society and participate in actions for improvement. Obtain some information about the characteristics and development of organisms and explain some of them. Discuss health and sexual health based on knowledge of the human body. Explain to some extent the structure of materials and their properties. Discussed examples of how the usefulness of materials is related to their function in certain situations. Explained the conservation of energy, different forms of energy and discussed the human use of energy. Conducted observations of electricity, waves and forces quite well and explained to some extent. Described to some extent the structure of the earth and the natural processes that affect it. Explained to some extent the position of the earth, the influence of the moon and the structure of the solar system. Discussed to some extent the main phenomena in the universe.
The student can use natural science concepts in an organized and clear manner in project work, read, analyze and explain natural science texts and images in a clear and detailed manner . Conduct observations and experiments in an independent and confident manner, use the results for an organized and diverse presentation of numerical data and measurements. Critically report results related to natural science and linked to technological development and people’s daily lives. Clearly describe the interaction of different elements in nature and the needs of organisms in different ecosystems. Give a very good account of the impact of humans on nature. Critically analyze issues related to the environment, nature conservation and climate change, independently discuss their impact on quality of life and nature, argue their own vision of life in relation to environmental issues and take the initiative in planning actions for improvement. Obtain a variety of information about the characteristics of organisms and diversity and give a good account of them. Discuss health and sexual health respectfully and independently based on knowledge of the human body. Explained in a clear and concise manner the structure of common materials and their main properties. Reasoned with good understanding examples of the usefulness of materials and related them to different situations. Gave a good account of the main forms of energy and critically related them to everyday life. Conducted observations of electricity and forces in an organized and independent manner and explained very well . Explained in a clear manner the seasons on Earth and the manifestations of the moon with regard to their position in the solar system and how natural forces shape the land.
The student can use natural science concepts clearly in project work, read, analyze and explain natural science texts and images clearly. Conduct observations and experiments safely, use results to systematically present numerical data and measurements. Clearly report findings related to natural science and related to technological development and people’s daily lives. Describe the interaction of different elements in nature and the needs of organisms in different ecosystems. Explain the impact of humans on nature. Analyze issues related to the environment, nature conservation and climate change, discuss their impact on quality of life and nature, discuss their own vision of life in relation to environmental issues and plan simple actions for improvement. Obtain key information about the characteristics of organisms and diversity and explain them. Discuss respectfully about health and sexual health based on knowledge of the human body. Explain the structure of common substances and their main properties. Discuss examples of the usefulness of materials and relate them to different situations. Describe the main forms of energy and relate them to everyday life. Conduct and explain observations of electricity and forces in a systematic manner. Explain the seasons on Earth and the manifestations of the moon with regard to their position in the solar system and how natural forces shape the land.
The student can use natural science concepts to some extent in project work, read, analyze and explain natural science texts and images to some extent . Conduct observations and experiments with guidance , use results to fairly well present numerical data and measurements. Discuss to a certain extent results related to natural science and connect them to examples of technological development and people’s daily lives. Describe selected examples of the interaction of different elements in nature and the needs of organisms in ecosystems. Give a fairly good account of the impact of humans on nature. Explain to some extent issues related to the environment, nature conservation and climate change, discuss to some extent their impact on quality of life and nature, tell about their own life vision in relation to environmental issues and participate in simple actions for improvement. Acquire information about the characteristics of living organisms and their diversity with guidance and give some account of them. Discuss to some extent health and sexual health based on knowledge of the human body. Describe the structure of common substances and their properties. Can discuss examples of the usefulness of substances to some extent and relate them to different situations. Point out the main forms of energy and relate them to everyday life. Conduct observations of electricity and forces. Explain to some extent the seasons on Earth and the manifestations of the moon with regard to their position in the solar system and how natural forces shape the land.
The student can confidently explain natural science concepts, read with good understanding and clearly retell simple natural science texts and images. Follow instructions related to observations and measurements confidently and independently , explore natural subjects in an organized manner and share results clearly . Describe clearly their immediate environment and the position of organisms in ecosystems, discuss independently about human interaction with nature and present ideas for actions that protect nature. Describe clearly the characteristics of organisms and their diversity, describe the structure of the human body very well , discuss independently about healthy lifestyles and responsibility for one’s own body. Describe selected substances and describe their properties clearly . Discuss in a clear manner the usefulness of selected materials and conduct independent observations on them. Explain the most common forms of energy in the local environment and clearly connect them to everyday life. Perform and explain simple observations on electricity and forces independently . Discuss the change of day and night confidently and describe the solar system in a clear and organized manner . Describe in a clear manner the natural forces that shape the earth.
The student can clearly explain natural science concepts, read and retell the main points of simple natural science texts and images. Follow instructions related to observations and measurements safely, investigate natural objects and share results. Describe their immediate environment and the status of organisms in selected ecosystems, discuss human interactions with nature and ideas for actions that protect nature. Describe the main characteristics of living things and their diversity, describe the structure of the human body, discuss a healthy lifestyle and responsibility for one’s own body. Name selected materials and describe their properties. Discuss the usefulness of selected materials and make simple observations on them. Describe the most common forms of energy in the local environment and connect them to everyday life. Perform and discuss simple observations on electricity and forces. Discuss the change of day and night clearly and describe the solar system. Describe the natural forces that shape the earth.
The student can to some extent describe selected natural science concepts, read and to some extent retell simple natural science texts and images. Follow instructions related to observations and measurements with support , explore natural subjects to some extent and share results. Describe their immediate environment and give examples of the status of organisms in selected ecosystems, discuss to some extent human interaction with nature and ideas for actions that protect nature. Describe some characteristics of organisms and give examples of their diversity, describe to some extent the structure of the human body, discuss to some extent a healthy lifestyle and responsibility for one’s own body. Point out selected materials and give to some extent their properties. Discussed to some extent the usefulness of selected materials and made simple observations on them with guidance . Named examples of forms of energy in the local environment and related them to some extent to everyday life. Carried out with support and discussed to some extent simple observations on electricity and forces. Discussed the change of day and night to some extent and reported on selected issues related to the solar system. Told to a certain extent about the natural forces that shape the land.