Science and Technology for grade F-3
22.5 ECTS creditsThe course is thematically organised in three modules each of 7.5 ECTS cr. Instruction is based on classes, seminars, laboratory sessions, performance, group tasks and excursions. Throughout the course, issues of diversity, gender, subject-specific teaching methodology and sustainable development are treated.
Module 1 Biology, chemistry and aesthetics 7.5 ECTS cr
The focus is on the body. The importance of attending to our health and wellness is treated from a natural science perspective. Flora and fauna are treated and basic biological and chemical concepts are defined and described.
Content:
- Flora and fauna in the surroundings and their classification with the help of classification keys
- Plant and animal cell
- Relation between ecosystem organisms, evolution and diversity
- Human body and health
- Chemistry of food
- Structure of matter in the form of a simple particle model, its origin and transformations
- Laboratory safety, risk assessment
- Planning and conducting laboratory sessions in school
- Visual narration as a tool to describe science and technology
Module 2 Physics, technology and aesthetics 7.5 ECTS cr
The module is based on an exploratory and investigative method to approach physical phenomena and technical constructions with the help of aesthetic performance/demonstration
Content:
- Energy, energy conversion and temperature
- Everyday physical phenomena such as force, pressure, density, sound and light
- Light and colour perception through experiments
- Movements of the earth, sun, and moon in relation to one another and the phases of the moon and the cause of seasonal change
- Celestial bodies in our solar system and some constellations
- Meteorology in a local and global perspective and simple meteorological observations
- History of technology and scientific discoveries and their significance to society today
- Technology in daily life illustrated through simple constructions and technical solutions
- Constructing with the help of simple mechanics
- Documentation in the form of sketches and physical or digital models
- Outdoor environment as a learning environment
- Outdoor surroundings as a learning environment
- Different means of illustrating science and technology e.g. play and games
- Subject-specific methods and approaches
Module 3 Cycles and processes in the surroundings 7.5 ECTS cr
The focus is on sustainable society and sustainable development, Different cycles in the surroundings are studied, as are different everyday materials and their properties.
Content:
- Common materials and their properties plus choice of materials
- Common physical phenomena such as magnetism and electricity
- Simple technical system
- Natural cycles and human impact on them
- Different energy sources and their effect on the environment
- Fossile and renewable fuel incineration
- Recycling and reusing for sustainable development
- Problem solving with sketches and models
- Formative and summative assessment in science and technology
Module 1 Biology, chemistry and aesthetics 7.5 ECTS cr
The focus is on the body. The importance of attending to our health and wellness is treated from a natural science perspective. Flora and fauna are treated and basic biological and chemical concepts are defined and described.
Content:
- Flora and fauna in the surroundings and their classification with the help of classification keys
- Plant and animal cell
- Relation between ecosystem organisms, evolution and diversity
- Human body and health
- Chemistry of food
- Structure of matter in the form of a simple particle model, its origin and transformations
- Laboratory safety, risk assessment
- Planning and conducting laboratory sessions in school
- Visual narration as a tool to describe science and technology
Module 2 Physics, technology and aesthetics 7.5 ECTS cr
The module is based on an exploratory and investigative method to approach physical phenomena and technical constructions with the help of aesthetic performance/demonstration
Content:
- Energy, energy conversion and temperature
- Everyday physical phenomena such as force, pressure, density, sound and light
- Light and colour perception through experiments
- Movements of the earth, sun, and moon in relation to one another and the phases of the moon and the cause of seasonal change
- Celestial bodies in our solar system and some constellations
- Meteorology in a local and global perspective and simple meteorological observations
- History of technology and scientific discoveries and their significance to society today
- Technology in daily life illustrated through simple constructions and technical solutions
- Constructing with the help of simple mechanics
- Documentation in the form of sketches and physical or digital models
- Outdoor environment as a learning environment
- Outdoor surroundings as a learning environment
- Different means of illustrating science and technology e.g. play and games
- Subject-specific methods and approaches
Module 3 Cycles and processes in the surroundings 7.5 ECTS cr
The focus is on sustainable society and sustainable development, Different cycles in the surroundings are studied, as are different everyday materials and their properties.
Content:
- Common materials and their properties plus choice of materials
- Common physical phenomena such as magnetism and electricity
- Simple technical system
- Natural cycles and human impact on them
- Different energy sources and their effect on the environment
- Fossile and renewable fuel incineration
- Recycling and reusing for sustainable development
- Problem solving with sketches and models
- Formative and summative assessment in science and technology
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
LPGG01 and LPGG02 completed
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Primary Education Programme: Teaching in pre-school class and grades 1-3 (studied during year 3)