Natural Science 6 English

Teaching programme – ByME Natural Science 6
ByME
Natural Science 6
SYLLABUS
Area: Ciencias Naturales (English)
Stage: Primary Education
UNIT 1 Interaction
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CONTENT EVALUATION CRITERIA LEARNING STANDARDS KEY PAGES

COMPETENCES
Interaction. Know the working of the human Identifies and locates the principal MST 10-15
body: interaction. organs and systems involved in
interaction: sense organs, nervous
system and locomotor system.
Recognises the anatomical MST 10-15
structure of human beings.
Feelings and emotions. Understand and value their own Identifies their own feelings and MST, SOC 12, 13
feelings as well as those of emotions and those of their
others. classmates.
Introduction to Science. Make hypotheses about both Carries out small experiments or MST, LTL 16
Experimental approach to naturally occurring and staged experiences while making
matters related to Natural events, through experiment or hypotheses and predictions about
Science. experience. Predict the results the end result.
of an experience. Looks for, selects and organises AUT, LTL 9
relevant information from direct
and indirect sources.
Interest in the observation Show interest in the Shows certain precision and rigour LTL, LIN 10-19
and in-depth study of matters observation and in-depth study in the observation and elaboration
related to Natural Science. of matters related to Natural of practical and written work.
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 16, 17
information (direct sources, through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs.
books, etc.). observation, consulting basic Communicates the results verbally LIN 7-19
sources and communicating the or in writing, presenting them with
results. graphic support.
Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 4-19
each content block.
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COMPETENCES
Verbally explains the contents LIN 16, 17
related to the subject area in a
clear and organised manner.
Reading, analysis and Obtain information relevant to Develops strategies suitable for LIN 9
synthesis of texts belonging previously defined facts or accessing information in scientific
to the subject area. phenomena, making texts.
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN, MST 9
events. conclusions, and speaks about the
experience reflecting on the
process. Communicates through
writing and speech.
Study techniques. Apply work and study Knows and applies the strategies to LTL, AUT 8, 9, 18
Development of effective strategies which allow for an work and study effectively.
work habits. effective learning process. Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 8, 9, 18
conclusions on how to work. Learns
and develops strategies for
continued learning.
Individual and group work Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 16,17
with a focus on individual and taking care of their own safety individual work and group work,
collective responsibility. and that of their classmates. showing skills in the peaceful
resolution of conflicts.
Empathy and interpersonal Look after work tools, use
relationships. Identity and materials appropriately.
personal autonomy.
Planning projects by Set up projects and provide Presents the work on paper or DIG, LIN 16,17
sequencing tasks and reports. digital support in a clear, neat and
organising a temporal organised manner.
distribution. Decision-making:
criteria and outcomes.
Writing reports.
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COMPETENCES
Creativity and originality in Carry out projects with creative Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 16,17
projects. flair and provide reports with their project work and
original conclusions. presentations.
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UNIT SUMMARY Students will learn about the body, how it interacts with the
world, and will consider ways in which we keep fit and
This unit focuses on the human body and how we interact healthy, such as the importance of exercise and diet. They
with each other and our environment. The brain and the will also consider emotions and mental health. Students will
nervous system are explored, together with the five senses take part in collaborative activities: sharing knowledge and
and the locomotor system. The unit will interest and engage ideas with their classmates. They will draw their own
students as they learn how the body responds to information, conclusions from experiments, and expand their horizons.
how this information is processed and how responses are Vocabulary acquisition will play a key part in learning and
given. Students will revise concepts which they have they will have plenty of opportunities to review and revise
previously encountered, but will now focus on these systems new language.
in much greater detail. There is a strong element of
experimentation in the unit, and students will be encouraged Fragile world
to draw their own conclusions. They will learn about
emotional growth, how the brain develops in adolescence and Students will learn about mental development and how this
the changes this brings. affects their emotions. They will be encouraged to think
about their mental health, and how their emotional life will
undergo a transformation in adolescence. By reading and
discussing these issues with their peers they will understand
that such changes are normal and affect everyone in this age
group.
VALUES AND ATTITUDES
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UNIT 2 Nutrition
COMPETENCES
Nutrition. Know the working of the human Identifies and locates the principal MST 24-29
body: nutrition. organs and systems involved in
nutrition: respiratory, digestive,
circulatory, excretory systems.
Healthy habits. Relate certain habits with the Identifies healthy lifestyles and MST, SOC 31
correct working of the body, their effects on the care and
adopt healthy habits (diet, maintenance of the different
hygiene, physical exercise and organs and systems.
rest), and know the relationship Identifies and values healthy habits MST, SOC 31
between health and lifestyle. for preventing illnesses and
behaves responsibly.
Identifies and adopts healthy diet, MST, SOC 31
hygiene and rest habits.
Recognises the toxic effects of MST, SOC 23
drugs and alcohol.
of an experience. Looks for, selects and organises AUT, LTL 23, 30,
relevant information from direct 31
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COMPETENCES
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 22, 23,
information (direct sources, through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs. 30
each content block.
Reading, analysis and Obtain information relevant to Develops strategies suitable for LIN 23, 32
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN, MST 23, 32
writing and speech.
Study techniques. Apply work and study Knows and applies the strategies to LTL, AUT 22, 23,
Development of effective strategies which allow for an work and study effectively. 32
work habits. effective learning process. Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 22, 23,
conclusions on how to work. Learns 32
continued learning.
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COMPETENCES
Individual and group work Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 30, 31
Look after work tools, use
Empathy and interpersonal resolution of conflicts.
materials appropriately.
relationships. Identity and
personal autonomy.
Planning projects by Set up projects and provide Presents the work on paper or DIG, LIN 30, 31
Writing reports.
Creativity and originality in Carry out projects with creative Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 30, 31
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UNIT SUMMARY VALUES AND ATTITUDES
This unit focuses on the different systems of the human body. Students will learn about some of the principal organs of the
This topic links to ideas explored in the previous unit and body. This will encourage students to take an interest in their
further develops students’ understanding of the body. The physical well-being and to value their body. Students will
unit explores the digestive system and the circulatory system
work in pairs and small groups, discussing different issues
in detail, as well as the respiratory and excretory systems.
The sections contain a number of experiments which related to the body and considering ways to keep healthy.
students can try out to raise their awareness of their body,
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and encourages students to work in pairs or small groups to
share their knowledge. There is a strong emphasis on health
Students will learn about healthy lifestyles, the benefits of a
awareness: the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse are
highlighted and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices good diet, exercise and fresh air. Students will also develop
are promoted. awareness of the disadvantages of smoking, inactivity and
junk food. This will help them make healthy choices in their
own lives and will promote activity and interaction. Students
will evaluate the choices they have and discuss their ideas
with their classmates.
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UNIT 3 Reproduction
COMPETENCES
Reproduction. Know the working of the human Identifies and locates the principal MST 38-43
body: reproduction. organs and systems involved in
reproduction: male and female
reproductive systems.
Scientific advances. Recognise the importance of Recognises the importance of MST, SOC 37
scientific advances that have scientific advances that have
improved human health. improved human health and
reduced infant mortality.
Equality. Understand the importance of Understands the importance of SOC, CUL 45
equality between men and equality between men and women.
women.
of an experience. Looks for, selects and organises AUT, LTL 37, 44
Science.
Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 37, 44
through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs.
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COMPETENCES
Use of different sources of observation, consulting basic Communicates the results verbally LIN 34-47
information (direct sources, sources and communicating the or in writing, presenting them with
books, etc.). results. graphic support.
each content block.
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN, MST 37
writing and speech.
continued learning.
Empathy and interpersonal Look after work tools, use resolution of conflicts.
personal autonomy.
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COMPETENCES
Writing reports.
In this unit, students will study the human reproductive Students will learn about babies and where they come from –
system. This includes both the female and the male a topic which all children are curious about. Students will
reproductive organs, and the sexual characteristics of both work individually, as well as in pairs or groups, and will be
girls and boys. Students will explore the changes which take
encouraged to collaborate with their classmates. Students
place in their bodies during adolescence, learning the causes
of these changes and why they happen. This unit also deals will be asked to analyse information, to discuss it with their
with reproduction: exploring pregnancy, the development of partners and / or share ideas with the class. In the science
the foetus and the birth process. Students will also cover project they will be asked to hypothesise an outcome, and to
progress in child birth. They will learn about ultrasound scans support their views.
and consider how advances in medicine have lowered infant
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Students will learn about gender equality. They will discover

the advances that have been made in this field in the
developed world over the past fifty years, but will also
consider countries where gender inequality is the norm.
Students will consider the causes behind this difference and
explore ideas in which they can make a difference to gender
inequality.
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TERM 1 Teamwork

COMPETENCES
First aid. Know the basics of first aid. Knows the basics of first aid. MST, SOC 48, 49
Introduction to Science. Make hypotheses about both Carries out small experiments or MST, LTL 48, 49
Interest in the observation Show interest in the Shows certain precision and rigour LTL, LIN 48, 49
Science.
books, etc.). observation, consulting basic Communicates the results verbally LIN 48, 49
Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 48, 49
each content block.
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COMPETENCES
writing and speech.
Study techniques. Apply work and study Knows and applies the strategies to LTL, AUT 48, 49
work habits. effective learning process. Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 48, 49
continued learning.
personal autonomy.
Writing reports.
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COMPETENCES
Creativity and originality in Carrying out projects with Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 48, 49
projects. creative flair and providing their project work and
reports with original presentations.
conclusions.
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UNIT 4 Living things

COMPETENCES
The structure of living things. Identify and describe the basic Identifies and describes the main MST, LIN 56
characteristics of the structure characteristics and functions of
of living things. cells.
Knows the structure of animal and MST 56

plant cells.
Knows the names of different MST 57
tissues in living things.
Knows the names of different MST 57
systems, their function and the
organs they are composed of.
Classification of living things. Observe and classify living Observes, identifies and classifies MST, LTL 55, 58-
things. living things into kingdoms: 61
Monera, Protist, Fungus, Plant and
Animal kingdoms.
Knows the basic characteristics of MST 55, 58-
each of the kingdoms. 61
Observes and studies a process MST, LTL 63
associated with the life of living
things.
Photosynthesis. Understand the importance of Understands the importance of MST, LTL 63
photosynthesis for life on Earth. photosynthesis for life on Earth.
Classification keys. Use classification keys to aid in Uses classification keys to aid in MST, LTL 61
the identification and the identification and classification
classification of living things. of living things.
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COMPETENCES
Scientific instruments. Use a magnifying glass or other Uses a magnifying glass or other MST, LTL 62
scientific instruments. scientific instruments.
of an experience. Looks for, selects and organises AUT, LTL 55, 62-
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 55, 62-
each content block.
Verbally explains the contents LIN 63
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COMPETENCES
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN,MST 55, 63
writing and speech.
continued learning.
Individual and group work Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 63
personal autonomy.
Writing reports.
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This unit focuses on living things and their characteristics. The students will learn about the various life forms on Earth.
The students will revise ideas from previous years, but study They will see that Homo sapiens fits into the much larger
the subject in greater depth and in more detail. They will group of the Animal Kingdom and that is just one of the many
study the seven different characteristics which organisms
evolving organisms on Earth. They will see how organisms
share and the organisation of these organisms into five
separate kingdoms. interact with their environment and with each other and will
observe how the basics of life (water, oxygen and sunlight)
They will think about how living things are classified and can create new life forms.
study each group in more depth. They will learn about cells
and cellular structures which links in to work in previous
units.
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They will also learn to identify and classify living organisms
by using a dichotomous key. They will also learn about the The students will learn about photosynthesis; how the first
importance of the process of photosynthesis. life forms helped create the atmosphere, the mechanisms
that plants use to photosynthesise and the importance of
photosynthesis for all living creatures. Students will also
consider the importance of protecting green environments
and ecosystems.
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UNIT 5 Ecosystems
COMPETENCES
Ecosystems. Observe and identify the basic Observes and identifies the basic MST, LIN 70, 71
characteristics and components characteristics and components of
of an ecosystem. an ecosystem.
Recognises and explains different MST 70-75
types of ecosystems.
Knows some examples of animal MST 70-75
habitats.
Understands the relationships MST 70
between living things: populations
and communities.
Food chains and food webs. Understand and explain the Understands and explains the MST, LTL 74-76
relationships between living relationships between living things:
things: food chains and food food chains and food webs.
webs.
Loss of biodiversity. Understand the causes and Understands the causes and MST, SOC 77
consequences of loss of consequences of the extinction of
biodiversity. species and the loss of biodiversity.
Identifies and describes some MST, SOC 77
actions of human beings that can
have a damaging effect on the
environment.
Displays responsible behaviour MST, SOC 77
towards other living things.
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COMPETENCES
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written 68, 69,
information (direct sources, through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs. 76-78
Uses vocabulary appropriate to 67-79
each content block.
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COMPETENCES
writing and speech.
continued learning.
personal autonomy.
Writing reports.
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This unit focuses on the world’s ecosystems, their inhabitants The students will learn about the ecosystems, their
and their physical features. Marine habitats are used to importance to the planet and to our own lives. Matters such
explain the concepts of habitat, population and communities; as protection of endangered species and the protection of
other ecosystems such as tropical rainforests and tundra are
habitats are explored in the unit. The students will take part
used to demonstrate the huge differences which are found
between ecosystems and habitats in various parts of the in collaborative activities, sharing knowledge and ideas with
world. The unit also focuses on food chains and food webs. their classmates. Vocabulary acquisition will play a key part in
The students will also study encounter the concept of learning and they will have plenty of opportunities to review
ecological niches and learn about different species such as and revise their language.
the panda and the kiwi. Protection of the environment and
the value of biodiversity is also a theme of the unit.
The students will also research food webs in their local area, Fragile world
which will allow them to connect their studies to their local
area. The students will learn about biodiversity; how different
species evolve to occupy certain niches, how organisms
become extinct and how we can protect our environment and
prevent biodiversity loss. The students will focus on species
protection in Spain, particularly within the UNESCO national
parks.
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UNIT 6 Matter
COMPETENCES
Properties of materials. Classify certain materials Classifies certain materials MST, LTL 82
according to their properties. according to their properties.
Identifies and explains the principal MST, LIN 83
characteristics of buoyancy.
Physical changes. Observe and identify the Understands the principal MST 84, 85
principal characteristics of characteristics of physical changes.
physical changes. Understands the concept of change MST 84, 85
of state and gives some examples
of changes of state.
Knows the concept of reversible MST 85
and irreversible changes.
Mass, volume and density. Understand the concept of Defines mass, volume and density. MST, LIN 85
mass, volume and density.
Knows and carries out simple MST 85
procedures to measure mass,
volume and density.
Chemical changes. Observe and identify the Observes and identifies the MST 86, 87
principal characteristics of principal characteristics of
chemical changes. chemical changes: combustion,
oxidation and fermentation.
Separating mixtures. Know different methods for Knows different methods for MST, LTL 88-90
separating mixtures. separating mixtures: magnetic
separation, decantation, filtration,
evaporation, distillation.
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COMPETENCES
Plans and carries out simple MST, LTL 90
experiments for separating
mixtures following the scientific
method.
Scientific instruments. Respect the norms of use of Respects the norms of use of MST, LTL, AUT 91
scientific instruments in the scientific instruments in the lab.
lab.
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 83, 90-
each content block.
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COMPETENCES
writing and speech.
continued learning.
personal autonomy.
Writing reports.
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This unit focuses on matter and its properties. Students will Students will learn about the building blocks of the world
revise ideas from previous years, but study the subject in around them, the basics of chemistry, and the importance
greater depth, and in more detail. They will consider pure and which chemical processes such as fermentation or
mixed substances, and learn how different mixtures are
combustion have in the modern world. They will have a
composed and whether these are homogenous or
heterogeneous. chance to carry out experiments in the classroom and will
learn about safety in the laboratory.
They will learn five different methods of separation, some of
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the unit. Finally, students will learn about the effects of
chemical changes on substances. Students will learn about safety in the lab, an important
lesson for all students who take part in experiments. They will
be made aware of the dangers of material which is used in
laboratories and the damage it can cause to surroundings or
to people. They will also learn how to protect themselves.
Although some of the advice may seem obvious to the
students, the importance of following safety instructions and
guidelines cannot be ignored. Students will be safer and
better informed, and therefore able to gain maximum
benefits from using the lab.
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TERM 2 Teamwork

COMPETENCES
Combustion. Understand the concept of Understands the concept of MST, SOC 94, 95
combustion and its use as an combustion and its use as an
energy source. energy source.
Science.
Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 94, 95
each content block.
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COMPETENCES
writing and speech.
work habits. effective learning process. Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 94, 95
continued learning.
personal autonomy.
Writing reports.
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UNIT 7 Energy
COMPETENCES
Energy. Identify and explain different Identifies and explains different MST, LIN 102-
forms of energy and their forms of energy and their general 108
general characteristics. characteristics: light, sound,
mechanical, electrical, thermal,
chemical.
Knows and values different energy MST, SOC 103
sources and how they are used in
everyday life.
Renewable and non- Understand the concept of Understands the concept of MST 100,
renewable energy sources. renewable and non-renewable renewable and non-renewable 101
energy sources and identify energy sources.
some of the benefits and risks Identifies some of the benefits and MST 100,
of energy use. risks of energy use. 101,
109
Identifies practices which produce MST 100,

waste, pollute and have an impact 101,
on the environment. 109
Values the responsible use of MST 101

energy sources on the planet.
Light. Know the basic characteristics Knows the natural laws that govern MST 104
of light. how light behaves: reflection,
refraction, etc.
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COMPETENCES
experiments in order to study light
as an energy source.
experiments in order to study
everyday materials and how they
behave when in contact with light.
Heat. Know the basic characteristics Observes and describes the effects MST, LTL, LIN 106,
of heat. of thermal energy on the increase 107
in temperature and dilation.
Plans and carries out different MST, LTL 106,
experiments in order to study 107
everyday materials and how they
react when in contact with heat.
Sound. Plan and carry out different Plans and carries out different MST, LTL 108
experiments in order to study experiments in order to study
everyday materials and how everyday materials and how they
they react when in contact with react when in contact with sound.
sound.
Introduction to Science. Make hypotheses about both Carries out small experiments or MST, LTL 104-
Experimental approach to naturally occurring and staged experiences while making 108
of an experience. Looks for, selects and organises AUT, LTL 100,
relevant information from direct 101,
and indirect sources. 108-
110
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COMPETENCES
Interest in the observation Show interest in the Shows certain precision and rigour LTL, LIN 108,
and in-depth study of matters observation and in-depth study in the observation and elaboration 109
Science.
Reading, analysis and Obtain information relevant to Develops strategies suitable for LIN 101,
synthesis of texts belonging previously defined facts or accessing information in scientific 110
predictions about natural
events. Analyses the information, drawing LIN, MST 101,
conclusions, and speaks about the 110
writing and speech.
Study techniques. Apply work and study Knows and applies the strategies to LTL, AUT 100,
Development of effective strategies which allow for an work and study effectively. 101,
work habits. effective learning process. 110
Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 100,
conclusions on how to work. Learns 101,
and develops strategies for 110
continued learning.
Individual and group work Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 108,
with a focus on individual and taking care of their own safety individual work and group work, 109
personal autonomy.
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COMPETENCES
Planning projects by Set up projects and provide Presents the work on paper or DIG, LIN 108,
sequencing tasks and reports. digital support in a clear, neat and 109
Writing reports.
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UNIT SUMMARY The students will study energy; its characteristics and uses.
They will focus on light and thermal energy, as well as how
This unit focuses on energy. The students will look at where
energy is produced, and the effects this has on the
our energy comes from, particularly electrical energy which
we use to power the modern world. They will learn about environment. The students will take part in collaborative
renewable and non-renewable energy sources and consider activities, sharing knowledge and ideas with their classmates.
the advantages and disadvantages of each. They will draw their own conclusions from experiments, and
expand their horizons. Vocabulary acquisition will play a key
They will also study different forms of energy, focusing on
part in learning and they will have plenty of opportunities to
light and thermal energy, reviewing areas they have studied
previously and looking at both in greater depth. This unit review and revise their language.
encourages students to experiment to test their ideas about
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energy.
The students will learn about noise pollution and its effect on
people. They will be encouraged to think about the difference
between sound and noise and how noise can be considered a
nuisance, even a health hazard. They will learn about the
measurement of sound, and what are considered to be safe,
acceptable levels of noise. They will also think about ways to
combat noise pollution and steps we can all take to reduce
sound levels.
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UNIT 8 Electricity and magnetism

COMPETENCES
Electricity. Observe and identify the basic Observes, identifies and explains MST, LIN 116,
characteristics of electricity. some effects of electricity. 117
Observes some natural phenomena MST 117
of electricity and their effect (light
and heat).
Identifies the elements of an MST 117,
electrical circuit and constructs 122
one.
Gives examples of conductors and MST 114
insulators.
Carries out simple experiments to MST, LTL 116,
study the repulsion and attraction 122
of electrical charges and electrical
currents.
Magnetism. Know the basic characteristics Understands the basic MST 118,
of magnetism. characteristics of magnets and 119
magnetism.
Knows how a compass works and MST 119
what it is used for.
Electromagnetism. Understand the relationship Understands the relationship MST 120
between electricity and between electricity and
magnetism. magnetism.
Constructs an electromagnet. MST, LTL 120
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COMPETENCES
Safety. Understand and respect the Understands and respects the MST, LTL, AUT 123
norms of use of electrical norms of use of electrical
appliances. appliances.
Introduction to Science. Make hypotheses about both Carries out small experiments or MST, LTL 116-
Experimental approach to naturally occurring and staged experiences while making 122
relevant information from direct 122-
and indirect sources. 124
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 115,
information (direct sources, through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs. 122-
books, etc.). observation, consulting basic 124
sources and communicating the Communicates the results verbally LIN 122,
results. or in writing, presenting them with 123
graphic support.
Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 112-
each content block. 125
Verbally explains the contents LIN 122,
related to the subject area in a 123
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COMPETENCES
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN-MST 115,
events. conclusions, and speaks about the 124
writing and speech.
continued learning.
Individual and group work Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 122,
with a focus on individual and taking care of their own safety individual work and group work, 123
personal autonomy.
Planning projects by Set up projects and provide Presents the work on paper or DIG, LIN 122,
sequencing tasks and reports. digital support in a clear, neat and 123
Writing reports.
Creativity and originality in Carry out projects with creative Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 122,
projects. flair and provide reports with their project work and 123
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This unit focuses on the forces of magnetism and electricity, Students will study magnetism and electricity and the
how they interact and the uses we put them to. The unit will relationship between the two. Students will take part in
interest and engage students as they learn about magnetic collaborative activities, sharing knowledge and ideas with
materials and their properties, and how we use them in our
their classmates. They will draw their own conclusions from
daily lives.
experiments, and expand their horizons. Vocabulary
Students will revise concepts which they have previously acquisition will play a key part in learning and they will have
encountered, but will now focus on these ideas in much plenty of opportunities to review and revise their language.
greater detail. There is a strong element of experimentation
in the unit, and students will be encouraged to draw their Fragile world
own conclusions.
Students will learn about electrical safety and why this is so
important. They will be encouraged to think about how to
behave safely around electricity, and they will also be
encouraged to assess potentially dangerous situations. By
reading and discussing these issues with their peers, they will
gain a greater practical knowledge of electricity.
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UNIT 9 Using technology

COMPETENCES
Inventions and technological Know and value some of the Knows and values some of the MST 130,
advances. most important inventions and most important inventions and 131
technological advances and technological advances and their
their contribution to our lives. contribution to our lives and work.
Knows and describes some of the MST, SOC, CUL 130,
most important technological 131
advances in the following areas:
transport, medicine,
communication, IT.
Communication and Understand the characteristics Knows the parts of a computer and MST 132,
information technology. of communication and about the development of the 133
information technology and its Internet as a tool for
advances. communication and information.
Uses ICT resources to communicate MST 127-
and collaborate. 139
Carries out guided searches for LTL, AUT 134,
information on the Internet. 135
Is aware of the need to control the LTL, SOC 134,
amount of time spent on using 135
electronic devices and the Internet
and is aware of how addictive they
are.
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COMPETENCES
Is aware of the norms of safe LTL, SOC 137
conduct when using social media
and the Internet.
Technical report writing. Write a technical report. Writes a technical report. MST, LTL, AUT 136
relevant information from direct 129,
and indirect sources. 136
Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information compiled Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 129,
information (direct sources, through direct and indirect documents, images, graphs. 136-
books, etc.). observation, consulting basic 138
sources and communicating the Communicates the results verbally LIN 136,
results. or in writing, presenting them with 137
graphic support.
Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 127-
each content block. 139
Verbally explains the contents LIN 136,
related to the subject area in a 137
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COMPETENCES
predictions about natural Analyses the information, drawing LIN, MST 129,
events. conclusions, and speaks about the 138
writing and speech.
continued learning.
personal autonomy.
Planning projects by Set up projects and provide Presents the work on paper or DIG, LIN 136
Writing reports.
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COMPETENCES
Creativity and originality in Carry out projects with creative Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 136
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This unit focuses on technology and its uses, from the Students will learn about technology and the way it has
Industrial Revolution to the present day. Students will follow altered the world. They will learn about computing, the
the progression of ideas from the steam age to the digital Internet and its many different applications to modern life.
age, and will consider advances in all areas of life.
Students will also be made aware of the importance of
There is a strong emphasis on computing and digital respectful online behaviour. They will learn how to be safe in
technology which impinges directly on students’ lives today. cyberspace, while appreciating the endless possibilities which
Students’ vocabulary and knowledge of computing will be computing and modern technology open up for young people.
developed in a practical and modern way.
Fragile world
Students will learn about Internet safety. This is a vital issue

in today’s world, and one which students, who become
digitally independent at a young age, have to be aware of.
Students will read about the different types of dangers which
exist online and develop awareness of how to detect and
avoid them.
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TERM 3 Teamwork
COMPETENCES
Machines. Know the components and Identifies different types of MST, LTL 140, 141
basic characteristics of machines and classifies them
machines, differentiating according to the number of pieces,
between and giving examples how they work and what they do.
of simple and complex Observes and describes some of MST, LIN 140, 141
machines. the components of machines.

Observes and identifies some of MST, SOC 140, 141
the uses of machines and how they
help us in our lives.
Interest in the observation and Show interest in the Shows certain precision and rigour LTL, LIN 140, 141
in-depth study of matters observation and in-depth in the observation and elaboration
related to Natural Science. study of matters related to of practical and written work.
Natural Science.
Use of different sources of Integrate information Consults and uses written LTL, LIN 140, 141
information (direct sources, compiled through direct and documents, images, graphs.
books, etc.). indirect observation, Communicates the results verbally LIN 140, 141
or in writing, presenting them with
graphic support.
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COMPETENCES
consulting basic sources and Uses vocabulary appropriate to LIN, MST 140, 141
communicating the results. each content block.
synthesis of texts belonging to previously defined facts or accessing information in scientific
the subject area. phenomena, making texts.

writing and speech.
Development of effective work strategies which allow for an work and study effectively.
habits. effective learning process. Reflects on the work done, drawing LTL 140, 141
continued learning.
Individual and group work with Work in a cooperative way, Employs strategies for carrying out AUT, SOC, LTL 140, 141
a focus on individual and taking care of their own safety individual work and group work,
personal autonomy.
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COMPETENCES
criteria and outcomes. Writing
reports.
Creativity and originality in Carry out projects with Shows creativity and originality in LIN, CUL 140, 141
projects. creative flair and provide their project work and
reports with original presentations.
conclusions.
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Teaching programme – ByME Natural Science 6

Area: Ciencias Naturales (English)

Stage: Primary Education

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Students will learn about gender equality. They will discover

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UNIT 4 Living things

Knows the structure of animal and MST 56

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Identifies practices which produce MST 100,

Values the responsible use of MST 101

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UNIT 8 Electricity and magnetism

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UNIT 9 Using technology

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Students will learn about Internet safety. This is a vital issue

machines. the components of machines.

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events. conclusions, and speaks about the

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