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The outcomes below can be addressed at the high school level as indicated in each of the themes.

Theme 1: About radioactivity

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

• WS 4.1 assess a problem, formulate a hypothesis and plan a fair test that controls a number of variables, from a given focus question
• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 5.1 identify a problem, formulate a question and a hypothesis for testing and plan for a fair test
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

Theme 2: Life in the nuclear age

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties
• CC 5.1 analyse concepts and principles used to explain physical and chemical change in systems and families of chemical reactions

• CC 4.2 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts that are used to explain the processes that connect living systems and lead to change
• CC 5.2 analyse concepts and principles relating to interactions, balance, continuity and change in living things

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties
• CC 5.1 analyse concepts and principles used to explain physical and chemical change in systems and families of chemical reactions

• CC 4.2 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts that are used to explain the processes that connect living systems and lead to change
• CC 5.2 analyse concepts and principles relating to interactions, balance, continuity and change in living things

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

• CC 4.4 use scientific ideas to explain changes in the physical environment in terms of cycles and human exploitation
• CC5.4 critically analyse scientific theories which explain differences and changes in the physical environment and universe

• WS 4.1 assess a problem, formulate a hypothesis and plan a fair test that controls a number of variables, from a given focus question
• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 4.4 propose and implement responsible scientific actions when making decisions or taking action
• WS 5.1 identify a problem, formulate a question and a hypothesis for testing and plan for a fair test
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory
• WS 5.4 make decisions and take action with consideration to the ethical, social and environmental implications
• WS 5.5 identify a range of issues underlying global and local decisions and express opinions that are scientifically and technologically informed

Theme 3: Using radiation

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties
• CC 5.1 analyse concepts and principles used to explain physical and chemical change in systems and families of chemical reactions

• CC 4.2 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts that are used to explain the processes that connect living systems and lead to change
• CC 5.2 analyse concepts and principles relating to interactions, balance, continuity and change in living things

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

• CC 4.4 use scientific ideas to explain changes in the physical environment in terms of cycles and human exploitation

• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 4.4 propose and implement responsible scientific actions when making decisions or taking action
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory
• WS 5.5 identify a range of issues underlying global and local decisions and express opinions that are scientifically and technologically informed

• CC 4.1 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts used to explain microscopic structures of properties
• CC 5.1 analyse concepts and principles used to explain physical and chemical change in systems and families of chemical reactions

• CC 4.2 examine scientific evidence for models and concepts that are used to explain the processes that connect living systems and lead to change
• CC 5.2 analyse concepts and principles relating to interactions, balance, continuity and change in living things

• CC 4.3 use scientific models and concepts, including mathematical expressions, to explain energy transfer
• CC 5.3 explain principles and concepts relating to transfers and interactions in energy systems

• CC 4.4 use scientific ideas to explain changes in the physical environment in terms of cycles and human exploitation

• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 4.4 propose and implement responsible scientific actions when making decisions or taking action
• WS 4.5 review the contributions to the development of scientific ideas made by individuals and groups, past and present, and consider the factors that assisted or hindered them
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory
• WS 5.4 make decisions and take action with consideration to the ethical, social and environmental implications
• WS 5.5 identify a range of issues underlying global and local decisions and express opinions that are scientifically and technologically informed
• WS 5+.4 critique proposed or existing scientific decisions and recommend responsible action
• WS 5+.5 investigate an area of current scientific activity and assess the accountability of this activity

Theme 4: Choosing nuclear futures

• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 4.4 propose and implement responsible scientific actions when making decisions or taking action
• WS 4.5 review the contributions to the development of scientific ideas made by individuals and groups, past and present, and consider the factors that assisted or hindered them
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory
• WS 5.4 make decisions and take action with consideration to the ethical, social and environmental implications
• WS 5.5 identify a range of issues underlying global and local decisions and express opinions that are scientifically and technologically informed
• WS 5+.4 critique proposed or existing scientific decisions and recommend responsible action
• WS 5+.5 investigate an area of current scientific activity and assess the accountability of this activity

• WS 4.2 select equipment and data processing techniques that will clarify patterns and allow generalisations
• WS 4.3 assess the confidence of the conclusions drawn from their findings and make suggestions
• WS 4.4 propose and implement responsible scientific actions when making decisions or taking action
• WS 4.5 review the contributions to the development of scientific ideas made by individuals and groups, past and present, and consider the factors that assisted or hindered them
• WS 5.2 select instruments and data processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of investigations and draw conclusions consistent with data
• WS 5.3 assess conclusions in relation to other evidence and scientific theory
• WS 5.4 make decisions and take action with consideration to the ethical, social and environmental implications
• WS 5.5 identify a range of issues underlying global and local decisions and express opinions that are scientifically and technologically informed
• WS 5+.4 critique proposed or existing scientific decisions and recommend responsible action
• WS 5+.5 investigate an area of current scientific activity and assess the accountability of this activity

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