Intro

# is an extremely able and enthusiastic member of the group, who takes a keen interest in science. 
# is an able and enthusiastic member of the group who takes a keen interest in science. 
# is an able and conscientious member of the group who displays a real interest in the subject. 
# is a reserved member of the group who displays a quiet interest in the subject. 
# has a quietly conscientious approach to ~ work in science.
# is a friendly member of the group who displays considerable interest in the subject. 
^ regularly contributes to class discussion,
# has shown a positive attitude towards the subject, involving *self to the best of ~ ability,
# has worked steadily over the year,

# needs encouragement to take an interest in finding out about the world around ~ and it would be nice to see ~ develop confidence enough to suggest ideas during class discussions.
# has approached all aspects of science work with enthusiasm and interest.
# has approached all aspects of science work with interest and enthusiasm.
# really enjoys science and has approached all aspects of our work with interest and enthusiasm.
# has really enjoyed all aspects of the science work we have covered this year and is developing good exploratory techniques.
# has really enjoyed science and is developing good exploratory techniques.
# has shown a quiet interest in the areas we have covered in science.
# has a questioning and inquisitive mind and can offer suggestions and ideas in class discussions. 
# has shown a quiet interest in the areas we have covered in science and is developing good exploratory techniques.


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Investigations

Level 1

 # can communicate work in simple forms and can use drawings and simple charts.
^ can use ~ senses to explore.
^ has done simple investigative work.
^ can record and report on simple investigations.

Level 2
# can use given ideas to begin to develop an investigation. ^ can suggest what might happen and can make observations.
^ use simple equipment.
^ can make observations and record them in simple forms. 
^ can present results in simple drawings/tables.
^ can make simple comparisons.

Level 3
# can formulate ~ own ideas to investigate. ^ can make relevant observations and quality measurements. 
^ knows when a test is fair or unfair. 
^ can record observations and measurements in a variety of ways. 
^ can present results in a variety of ways. Can use evidence


can record work successfully.
can make clear observations about living things.
uses drawings to record events.
is able to make a simple prediction.
can make a prediction based on previous everyday experiences.

can record and report observations to the group or class.

has observed and described events in the immediate environment.
has handled familiar materials and can describe them using appropriate language.
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group work
^ has made a good effort to participate in group activities
^ participates well in a group
^ shares ideas with ~ peers
^ is becoming able to work with less adult help
^ is reluctant to share ~ thoughts with others
^ needs encouragement to talk about ideas in a group
^ still needs much adult support with practical work
^ has an enquiring mind and enjoys scientific investigations
^ has a sensible, mature approach to working in a group.
^ works very well as a member of a group. 
^ works well as a member of a small group.
^ works reasonably well as part of a small group, but must try to keep his concentration on the task in hand. 
^ works co-operatively in a group situation. 
^ is getting better at working co-operatively in a small group but sometimes needs to remember to listen carefully to others' suggestions and ideas.
^works well in a group but must value the ideas and opinions of others.



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life process
has experienced growing ~ own plant.
is able to recognise and name different parts of the body and plants.

Level 1
^ can name the main external parts of the body and can recognise and name the main parts of a flower.

Level 2
^ recognises that all animals need food and grow and that plants need light and water to grow. 
^ can recognise similarities/differences in living things. 
Through investigating our school enviroment ^ discovered different kinds of plants/animals.



Level 3
^ is beginning to understand the importance of exercise and a healthy diet.
^ can describe differences between living/non living things. 
Through exploration of our school environment ^ knows that local environments can be different and that these differences affect the kinds of animals/plants found.
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materials
has had the experience of handling different materials.
^ can identify a range of common materials and talk about some of their properties.
^ knows that if an object is pulled or pushed its direction and speed might be altered.


Level 1
^ can observe and describe a range of properties of a variety of materials.


Level 2

^ can sort materials into groups using simple properties and can recognise and name common materials. 
^ knows that some materials are found naturally. 
Through observation ^ can describe how materials can be changed including through heating and cooling.

Level 3
^ can sort materials in a variety of ways using their properties. 
^ recognises that materials have a variety of uses based on their properties.
^  can recognise reversible & irreversible changes.

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physical world
^ is beginning to understand some of the simple physical properties of the world around 

^ shows a questioning approach to the world 
^ notices and takes an interest in features of the world around 
^ has experienced pushes and pulls as simple forces

^ really enjoyed the practical work we did building circuits and explored using different items within ~ circuits.
^ enjoyed the practical work we did on building circuits and made a simple light bulb circuit.

Kevel 1
^ knows that many everyday appliances use electricity and can list items from around the home.
^ can construct a simple circuit.
^ can describe the movement of familiar things and knows that pushes/pulls are forces.
^  Knows that light comes from a variety of sources and that darkness is the absence of light

Level 2
^ can construct and compare different electrical circuits.
^ knows that forces can make things speed up/slow down/ change direction. 
^ can compare loudness and pitch of sound.

Level 3
^ understands how/why simple electrical circuits work.
^understands how/why forces change the direction/speed/ shape of objects. 
^ understands that sound travels away from its source/gets fainter/is heard when it enters the ear.
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