Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools) - Grade Two

Learning Area: Natural Sciences

Learning Outcome 1:  Scientific Investigations

The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

• Plans: Plans an investigation as part of a group.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • discusses and plans with others;
  • negotiates joint understanding of who does what;
  • decides on what materials or modes will be used to communicate the plan.

• Does: Participates in planned activity independently or as part of a group.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • plays a role in a group and carries out instructions independently;
  • explains what is being done,and answers the question,‘What are you trying to find out?’.

• Reviews: Shows and explains what was intended and how it was done.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • explains own contribution to the investigation;
  • uses several different ways to communicate own ideas;
  • is curious about what might happen if the situation was changed in some way.