Curriculum for Excellence

Science

In 2004 the Curriculum Review Group made a commitment to update, simplify and prioritise the curriculum, starting with science. These draft science experiences and outcomes are the fulfilment of that promise.

Download the introduction to the numeracy and science draft experiences and outcomes

Numeracy and science cover paper (27 KB)

Engaging with the draft science experiences and outcomes

This paper explains some of the thinking behind the draft experiences and outcomes in science. It is intended to support discussion in early years centres, schools and local authorities. It provides questions to support professional reflection and engagement.

Download: Engaging with the draft science experiences and outcomes

Engagement process: Draft science experiences and outcomes (54 KB)

Download: Science wheel diagram

Science wheel diagram (47 KB)

Download: Full draft experiences and outcomes for Science

Full draft experiences and outcomes for Science (209 KB)

 

 

 

 

Experiences and outcomes

Development lines

Planet Earth

Energy in the Environment

Forces and motion

Life and cells

Communication

Materials

Topical Science

Curriculum levels

Early

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Defining curriculum levels

What are the curriculum levels?

Questionnaires

The deadline for submitting the questionnaire relating to the draft experiences and outcomes in science has now passed.

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