Natural science (NAT01‑04)
Interdisciplinary topics

In natural science the interdisciplinary topic of health and life skills refers to providing the pupils with the competence to understand their own body and take care of their physical and mental health. The pupils shall be able to take a critical approach to health-related information and to use this to make good and responsible choices related to health, safety and the environment, in their everyday lives and in working life.

In natural science the interdisciplinary topic of democracy and citizenship refers to providing the pupils with the basis for distinguishing between knowledge based on science and knowledge that is not based on science. Natural science shall also contribute to openness for experience-based and traditional knowledge the Sami have of nature. Competence in natural science shall be the underpinning for understanding and being critical about argumentation in public debates and is important so that pupils will be active citizens and contribute to technological development and sustainability.

In natural science the interdisciplinary topic of sustainability refers to the pupils acquiring the competence to make environmentally aware decisions and actions, and to see these in relation to local and global environmental and climate challenges. Knowledge about interconnections in nature is necessary to understand how we influence them. Competence in natural science can help us to find solutions to limit the climate challenges we face, preserve biological diversity and manage the earth’s natural resources in a sustainable manner.