Science Framework Year 9 has been written specifically for the new Northern Ireland Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and local examples have been used throughout. This book highlights, within a science context, the importance of developing pupils as individuals, as contributors to society and as contributors to the economy and environment. The clear text and helpful illustrations make the science easy to understand and show how it is relevant in everyday life. The following thinking skills and personal capabilities are identified: Managing information Thinking, problem solving, decision making Being creative Working with others Self management