Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. The ways of thinking that are valued in science are embodied in the literacy practices of science, e.g., focusing on things and processes.
Understanding and using the literacy practices of science supports students to think in new ways and supports students to become scientifically literate, i.e., to participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which science plays a significant role. (This is the purpose of science in NZC.)