July 2018 Curriculum
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Science<br />
The focus of learning is on investigating, understanding, and explaining<br />
our natural, physical world and the wider universe, through generating and<br />
testing ideas, gathering evidence from observations and investigations, and<br />
communicating findings, ideas and understandings.<br />
Show an understanding<br />
of the diversity of life, life<br />
processes and the impact<br />
that all forms of life have<br />
on each other with an<br />
emphasis on the biology<br />
of New Zealand.<br />
Social Sciences<br />
Show an understanding<br />
of the interconnecting<br />
systems and process of<br />
the earth and solar system.<br />
Understand that these are<br />
interconnected.<br />
Show an understanding<br />
of the concept of energy<br />
and how it changes from<br />
one form to another and<br />
apply this understanding<br />
to everyday challenges.<br />
Describe and group<br />
materials based on<br />
properties and recognise<br />
permanent and temporary<br />
changes in materials in<br />
everyday situations.<br />
Students learn about how societies work and how people can participate as<br />
critical, active, informed and responsible citizens.<br />
• Identity, culture and<br />
organization<br />
• Place and environment<br />
• Continuity and challenge<br />
• The economic world<br />
• Explore local, national<br />
and global issues to<br />
increase awareness of the<br />
impact of the past that<br />
helps shape the future.<br />
• Develop an awareness of<br />
the Treaty of Waitangi and<br />
learn about other cultures<br />
within and beyond New<br />
Zealand, past, present and<br />
future.<br />
• Understanding of<br />
relationships between<br />
people, economies, and<br />
environments.<br />
• Show an understanding<br />
of people’s roles and<br />
responsibilities and their<br />
impact on society