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Science has transformed our lives and plays a critical role in shaping the future prosperity of the world. It is essential that all pupils are taught key knowledge, methods, processes, and applications of science. By building a strong foundation of knowledge and concepts, students can develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and learn to appreciate the power of rational explanation. They should be guided to understand how science helps explain occurrences, predict behaviours, and analyse causes. The National Curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils: \- Develop scientific knowledge and a deep understanding of concepts through biology, chemistry, and physics. \- Gain insight into the nature, processes, and methods of science by engaging in various types of scientific enquiry to answer questions about the world around them. \- Acquire the scientific knowledge needed to understand the uses and implications of science in the present and the future. 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