Download Level General characteristics of language of level 9C Plants and

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General characteristics of language of
level
demonstrate knowledge/understanding; use science
names; identify in diagrams; use keys; recognise and
describe relationships; describe differences; describe
methods; make simple predictions; make
generalisations; explain simple phenomena
demonstrate an increasing K/U; describe the main
functions; understand the importance of; explain the
differences; distinguish between; use knowledge to
suggest; use some abstract ideas in familiar phenomena;
use simple models to explain effects
9C Plants and photosynthesis
Target to achieve level
know which part of the plant absorbs light for photosynthesis
identify that carbon dioxide and water are the raw materials for photosynthesis
explain why grass grows more slowly in shady conditions compared to sunnier positions
describe 2 ways that a plant makes use of the sugar it produces in photosynthesis
describe how root hair cells are adapted to take in water
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use K/U to describe/explain- more than one factor; use
appropriate terminology; distinguish between processes;
identify differences/similarities; describe some causes;
use word equations; use abstract ideas in unfamiliar
contexts; give applications of
complete a partially completed word equation for the process of photosynthesis
distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration
give advantages for larger leaf surfaces on plants in shady areas
describe ways in which leaves and roots are adapted for photosynthesis
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make links; explain processes; explain adaptation;
identify features; construct models; explain differences;
apply knowledge; use patterns to make predictions;
calculations; apply abstract ideas to explain
write a symbol equation for photosynthesis
describe the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration
interpret graphs showing different rates of photosynthesis