How Hunter or Hare supportssubject, skills and assessment objectives

Links to Key Stage 3 and 4 Programmes of Study

Activity / Links KS4 Science Programme of Study / Links to KS3 Science Programme of Study / Links to KS3 Geography Programme of Study
Introduction to the Taiga / Science 5a: Organisms are interdependent and adapted to their environments / 3.3d: all living things are interdependent,interacting with each other and their environment
4k: make links between science and other subjects and areas ofthe curriculum. / 1.1a: Understanding the physical and human characteristics of real places.
1.2b: Knowing where places and landscapes are located, why they are there, the patterns and distributions they create, how and why these are changing and the implications for people.
1.6a: Understanding that the physical and human dimensions of the environment are interrelated and together influence environmental change.
Where have all the hares gone? / Science HSW 1b: how interpretation of data, using creative thought, provides evidence to
test ideas and develop theories
Science HSW 1c: how explanations of many phenomena can be developed using scientifictheories, models and ideas / 1.1a: Using scientific ideas and models to explain phenomena and developingthem creatively to generate and test theories.
1.1b: Critically analysing and evaluating evidence from observations andexperiments. / 2.1: Geographical enquiry
4b: explore real and relevant contemporary contexts
Models – how can they help?
What is the impact? / Science HSW 1c: how explanations of many phenomena can be developed using scientifictheories, models and ideas
Science 2a: plan to test a scientific idea, answer a scientific question, or solve a
scientific problem
Science 2b: collect data from primary or secondary sources, including using ICT
sources and tools
Science 2c: work accurately and safely, individually and with others, when collecting
first-hand data
Science 2d: evaluate methods of collection of data and consider their validity andreliability as evidence.
Science 8a: the effects of human activity on the environment can be assessed using
living and non-living indicators / 2.1c: plan and carry out practical and investigative activities, both individuallyand in groups.
2.2a: analyse data from primary and
secondary sources, including ICT sources, and use their findings to
provide evidence for scientific explanations / 2.1: Geographical enquiry
4c: use a range of approaches to enquiries
Save the Taiga! / Science 1.4: Exploring sustainable development and its impact on environmental interaction and climate change.
Science 4b:to consider how and why decisions about science and technology are
made, including those that raise ethical issues, and about the social,economic and environmental effects of such decisions / 3.4c: human activity and natural processes can lead to changes inthe environment.
4g: recognise the importance of sustainability in scientific and technological developments / 1.4a: Exploring the social, economic, environmental and political connections between places.
1.6a: Understanding that the physical and human dimensions of the environment are interrelated and together influence environmental change.
3h:interactions between people and their environments, including causes and consequences of these interactions, and how to plan for and manage their future impact.
Presentations / Science 3c: present information, develop an argument and draw a conclusion, using
scientific, technical and mathematical language, conventions and symbolsand ICT tools. / 2.3c: use appropriate methods, including ICT, to communicate scientificinformation and contribute to presentations and discussions aboutscientific issues. / 1.7b: Appreciating how people’s values and attitudes differ and may influence social, environmental, economic and political issues, and developing their own values and attitudes about such issues.
2.4: Geographical communication

HSW = How science works

GCSE Sciencespecification criteria assessment objectives

Activity / Links to GCSE assessment objectives used across exam board specifications
Introduction to the Taiga / AO1 a: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific facts and concepts
Where have all the hares gone? / AO1b: show understanding of how scientific evidence is collected and its relationship with scientificexplanations and theories
AO3c: analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data from different sources
Models – how can they help?
What is the impact? / AO2a: apply concepts, develop arguments or draw conclusions related to familiar and unfamiliarsituations
AO2b: plan a scientific task, such as a practical procedure, testing an idea, answering a question, orsolving a problem
AO3 b: evaluate the methods they use when collecting first-hand and secondary data
AO3 d: consider the validity and reliability of data in presenting and justifying conclusions
Save the Taiga! / AO2c: show understanding of how decisions about science and technology are made to different situations, including contemporary situations and those raising ethical issues.
AO2d: evaluate the impact of scientific developments or processes on individuals, communities or the environment.

QCA GCSE Science grade A description

Candidates demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of science content and how science works, encompassing the principal concepts, techniques, and facts across all areas of the specification. They use technical vocabulary and techniques with fluency, clearly demonstrating communication and numerical skills appropriate to a range of situations.

They demonstrate a good understanding of the relationships between data, evidence and scientific explanations and theories. They are aware of areas of uncertainty in scientific knowledge and explain how scientific theories can be changed by new evidence. Candidates use and apply their knowledge and understanding in a range of tasks and situations.

They use this knowledge, together with information from other sources, effectively in planning a scientific task, such as a practical procedure, testing an idea, answering a question, or solving a problem.

Candidates describe how, and why, decisions about uses of science are made in contexts familiar to them, and apply this knowledge to unfamiliar situations. They demonstrate good understanding of the benefits and risks of scientific advances, and identify ethical issues related to these.

They choose appropriate methods for collecting first-hand and secondary data, interpret and question data skillfully, and evaluate the methods they use. They carry out a range of practical tasks safely and skillfully, selecting and using equipment appropriately to make relevant and precise observations.

Candidates select a method of presenting data appropriate to the task. They draw and justify conclusions consistent with the evidence they have collected and suggest improvements to the methods used that would enable them to collect more valid and reliable evidence.

Activity / Links to personal, learning and thinking skills
Introduction to the taiga / Independent enquirers:
  • plan and carry out research.
/ Creative thinkers:
  • generate ideas and explore possibilities.

Where have all the hares gone? / Independent enquirers:
  • analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value.
/ Team workers:
  • collaborate with others to work toward common goals
  • reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve results.

How can models help? / Independent enquirers:
  • identify questions to answer and problems to resolve.
/ Creative thinkers:
  • ask questions to extend their thinking
  • question their own and others assumptions
  • try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through
  • adapt ideas as circumstances change.

What’s the impact? / Independent enquirers:
  • support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence.
/ Self managers:
  • work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment and perseverance.
/ Effective participators:
  • propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps.

Save the taiga! / Independent enquirers:
  • explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives
  • consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events.
/ Effective participators:
  • discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where needed.

Presentations and plenary / Team workers:
  • take responsibility, showing confidence in themselves and their contribution
  • provide constructive support and feedback to others.
/ Reflective learners:
  • assess themselves and others, identifying opportunities and achievements
  • set goals with success criteria for their development and work
  • invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism
  • evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress
  • communicate their learning in relevant ways for different audiences.
/ Effective participators:
  • present a persuasive case for action
  • try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions
  • act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may differ from their own.

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