Explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function...
explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance
Year 10 Science
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explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance
use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory
describe how the big bang theory models the origin and evolution of the universe and analyse the supporting evidence for the theory
use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change
investigate Newton’s laws of motion and quantitatively analyse the relationship between force, mass and acceleration of objects
explain how the structure and properties of atoms relate to the organisation of the elements in the periodic table
identify patterns in synthesis, decomposition and displacement reactions and investigate the factors that affect reaction rates
explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review
investigate how advances in technologies enable advances in science, and how science has contributed to developments in technologies and engineering
analyse the key factors that contribute to science knowledge and practices being adopted more broadly by society
examine how the values and needs of society influence the focus of scientific research
develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models
plan and conduct valid, reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying and controlling for possible sources of error and, as appropriate, developing and following risk assessments, considering ethical issues, and addressing key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision to obtain useful sample sizes and replicable data, using digital tools as appropriate
select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, descriptive statistics, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
analyse and connect a variety of data and information to identify and explain patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies
assess the validity and reproducibility of methods and evaluate the validity of conclusions and claims, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence and areas of uncertainty
construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information
write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments effectively for identified purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate content, language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate