Understanding of the World
Understanding of the World provides the opportunities to investigate scientific concepts through everyday experiences that learners encounter to more abstract concepts occurring in the wider environment. Learning opportunities presented encourage learners to predict, enquire, experiment and evaluate through exciting themes. Learners develop an awareness of places and people round the world.
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