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NST2601 Assignment 3 2023
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- Nst2601 (NST2601)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
NST2601 Assignment 3 2023
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NST2601Assignment 3 2023
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QUESTION 1
List and explain three specific aims in Natural Sciences and Technology.
There are three broad subject-specific aims in natural sciences that relate to
the purposes of learning science: doing sciences; knowing the subject content
and making connections; and understanding the uses of science.
, Specific Aim 1: Doing Science and Technology
Learners should be able to complete investigations, analyse problems and
use practical processes and skills in designing and evaluating solutions. This
means that learners plan and do simple investigations and solve problems
that need some practical ability. There are attitudes and values that underpin
this ability. Respect for living things is an example of this –they found them.
Specific Aim 2: Understanding and connecting ideas
Learners should have a grasp of scientific, technological and environmental
knowledge and be able to apply it in new contexts. The main task of teaching
is to build a framework of knowledge for learners and to help them make
connections between the ideas and concepts in their minds – this is different
to learners just knowing a lot of facts. When learners do an activity, just
answering the set questions is not enough. Discussion must relate to
previously acquired knowledge and experience and connections must be
made.
Specific Aim 3: Science, Technology and Society’
Learners should understand the practical uses of Natural Sciences and
Technology in society and the environment and have values that make them
caring and creative citizens. Science and Technology learnt at school should
produce learners who understand that school science can be relevant to their
lives outside of school. Issues such as improving water quality, growing food
without damaging the land, and building energy-efficient houses are examples
of everyday applications. Similarly, Science and Technology can lead learners
to a range of career and job possibilities. An appreciation of the history of
scientific discoveries and technological solutions, and their relationship to
indigenous knowledge and different world views, enriches our understanding
of the connections between Science, Technology and Society.
Major Process and Design Skills The teaching and learning of Natural
Sciences and Technology involves the development of a range of process
and design skills that may be used in everyday life, in the community and in
the workplace. Learners also develop the ability to think objectively and use a
variety of forms of reasoning while they use these skills. Learners can gain
these skills in an environment that taps into their curiosity about the world,
and that supports creativity, responsibility and growing confidence.
The purpose of learning natural science is to do the following: develop
scientific knowledge and understanding; develop science process skills; and
develop an understanding of the roles of science in society. There are
threebroad subject specific aims in natural sciences that relate to the
purposes of learning science: doing sciences; knowing the subject content
and making connections; and understanding the uses of science
QUESTION 2
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