Competence aims after vg1 programmes for general studies

The pupil is expected to be able to

To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
a self-chosen natural-science research question,
To present means to show, explain and outline a topic or a product. The way of presenting may vary, but the goal of the presentation is to make the topic or product accessible to others. To present may also mean to illustrate and to demonstrate.
findings and argue for the choice of methods
carry out risk assessment of one’s own experiments and manage the resulting waste in a suitable manner
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
how the development of natural-science hypotheses, models and theories helps us to
To understand means to perceive the meaning of something, realise what is communicated or how something is connected. Understanding can be demonstrated by explaining, discussing alternatives, comparing relevant methods or assessing quality.
and explain the world
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
and make programs that model natural-science phenomena
Explanation of competence aims
The intention is that this competence aim can be connected to other competence aims and programming can be part of the work with this.
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
and
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
some central wave phenomena
Explanation of competence aims
Important wave phenomena can be reflection, refraction, deflection and interference.
explain the main principles of wireless communication and give examples of applications of this technology
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
and
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
electromagnetic and ionising radiation and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
information about radiation and the effect on health of various types of radiation
Explanation of competence aims
A satisfactory inspection and risk assessment must be made of the pupils' and teachers' working environment, and the employer/administration must ensure that exposure to radiation is kept as low as possible.
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
the Big Bang theory, and the origin and development of the universe, and
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
observations that support this theory
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
and
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the connections between chemical bonds and the properties of different substances
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
the properties and reactions of some organic and inorganic carbon compounds, give examples of applications and
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the importance of carbon for life on Earth
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
how some environmental toxins can accumulate in food chains and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
measures to protect health and the environment
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the functions of some nutrients and discuss why a varied diet is important in a health and sustainability perspective
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
current health and lifestyle issues and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
the reliability of information from various sources
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
DNA and how characteristics are inherited and
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
how heredity is a precondition for evolution
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
how climate changes affect evolution, the prevalence of species and biological diversity
give examples of the use of biotechnology and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
ethical questions related to biotechnology

Formative assessment

Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in natural science in the vg1 programme for general studies when they use subject-related terminology, theories and models to explore, describe, explain and discuss relationships in and between natural-science phenomena. They also demonstrate and develop competence when they argue for the choice of methods, undertake ethical and safety assessments, reflect on findings and critically assess sources and information relating to their explorations and experiments. They also demonstrate and develop competence when they apply and reflect on natural-science practices and approaches and natural-science technology.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate their desire to learn by facilitating for varied, practical and exploratory ways of working. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in natural science. The pupils shall be given the opportunity to explore and experiment. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall be given the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved, and reflect on their development in the subject. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching to enable the pupils to use the guidance to develop their competence in natural science.

Assessment of coursework

The grade awarded for coursework shall reflect the overall competence of the pupil in natural science after completing vg1 in the programme for general studies. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for the pupils to demonstrate their competence in different ways, including through understanding, reflection and deliberation, and in various contexts. The teacher shall award a grade in natural science based on the competence demonstrated by the pupil when the pupil has communicated knowledge about and understanding of the content of the subject and has seen interconnections. The grade shall also be based on the competence demonstrated by the pupil when working in a practical and exploratory manner.

Natural science (NAT01‑04)
Competence aims and assessment

This curriculum is no longer in force.

Explanation