Vector International Primary Science is a six-level course designed to engage students, spark their interest in scientific knowledge and equip them with the skills necessary to excel in the modern, ever-changing world. The framework is designed to provide a comprehensive set of progressive learning objectives for science and aims to systematically develop practical skills through scientific enquiry.
Course features:
- an integrated approach to the gradual development of scientific enquiry skills
- lessons based on the teaching model of Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate (5E Model) with extensive step-by-step lesson plans
- a special emphasis on vocabulary building and EAL (English as an Additional Language) support
- a 'Work like a scientist' section with the necessary scientific methods, procedures and tools for each level
- extension of topics and ideas in real-life contexts
- lists of student preconceptions and guidance for reconstructing them
- resources, such as Worksheets, Resource Sheets, Resource Pictures, Language Focus activities and Assessment Sheets
- cross-curriculum links
