Science and Technology Grade 6 Rationalised edition

Moran Science and Technology Grade 6 is developed according to the rationalised Curriculum Design for Science and Technology. This Learner’s Book is organised logically and systematically to ensure that the learner develops the skills, concepts and competencies defined in the Curriculum Design. Its approach enhances inquiry-based learning and critical thinking.

This Learner’s Book has the following important sections:

• Get started introduces the sub strand to the learner by providing the breadth and depth to be covered. This directs the learner’s experiences towards achieving the learning outcomes.
• Discover by doing exposes the learner to experiences which require him or her to explore and manipulate the available resources by employing scientific skills. This helps the learner to acquire the specified knowledge, develop skills and nurture the right attitude towards Science and Technology.

• Did you discover? offers a platform for learners to evaluate themselves and the results of explorative learning. It ensures that learners confirm their findings.

• Self-assessment corner allows learners to evaluate their understanding of the concepts at hand before beginning a new learning outcome.

• Review exercise offers sufficient questions to assess understanding of the concepts.

1. Living Things and Their Environment

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Fungi Free chapter!
1.2.	Invertebrates
1.3.	The Human Circulatory System

2. Matter

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Change of State
2.2.	Composition of Air

3. Force and Energy

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Light
3.2.	Levers as Simple Machines
3.3.	Slopes as Simple Machines