Practitioners from early learning, primary and secondary sectors may be interested in this version of the Sciences Benchmarks which includes suggested links to literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas. This version has been produced by Education Scotland in response to feedback received during the consultation phase.

Sciences Benchmarks with additional links March 2017

Please note:

• There is no obligation to engage with this version – practitioners are welcome to use it if they find the suggested links to other experiences and outcomes helpful
• The Benchmarks have not been changed – apart from the suggested links to other experiences and outcomes, this document is identical to the Sciences Benchmarks document published on the National Improvement Hub in March 2017
• This version can be used to enhance links between sciences experiences and outcomes and literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing
• The additional links can also support IDL approaches, particularly in relation to other STEM subjects
• In relation to technologies, suggested links are to the newly revised technologies experiences and outcomes
• The suggested links do not need to be followed – practitioners should bundle experiences and outcomes to meet the needs of their learners and to suit their own local contexts.