Scientists;+Acquiring+Knowledge


 * How the world works**: An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment.

Through hypothesising, experimenting and reflecting, scientists acquire a greater understanding of scientific principles.
 * Central Idea:**


 * Function** - How does it work?
 * Reflection** - How do we know?

__Nature of Science; Understanding about science__ L4- Appreciate that science is a way of explaining the world and that science knowledge changes over time. L4- Identify ways in which scientists work together and provide evidence to support their ideas. L5- Understand that scientists’ investigations are informed by current scientific theories and aim to collect evidence that will be interpreted through processes of logical argument.
 * NZ Curriculum; Science**

__Nature of Science; Investigating in science__ L4- Build on prior experiences, working together to share and examine their own and others’ knowledge. L4- Ask questions, find evidence, explore simple models, and carry out appropriate investigations to develop simple explanations. L5- Develop and carry out more complex investigations, including using models. L5- Show an increasing awareness of the complexity of working scientifically, including recognition of multiple variables. L5- Begin to evaluate the suitability of the investigative methods chosen.

__Nature of Science; Participating and contributing__ L4- Use their growing science knowledge when considering issues of concern to them. L4- Explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions. L5- Develop an understanding of socio-scientific issues by gathering relevant scientific information in order to draw evidence-based conclusions and to take action where appropriate.

L4- Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places, and environments. L5- Understand how the ideas and actions of people in the past have had a significant impact on people’s lives. L5- Understand how people seek and have sought economic growth through business, enterprise, and innovation.
 * NZ Curriculum; Social Sciences**

__Characteristics of Technology__ L3- Understand how society and environments impact on and are influenced by technology in historical and contemporary contexts and that technological knowledge is validated by successful function.
 * NZ Curriculum; Technology**