A hands-on science experiment about biodegradability.
This science experiment allows students to explore and observe the biodegradability of different materials.
Students conduct the experiment in small groups, then complete the worksheet provided. This scientific report scaffold will help students to become more familiar with the structure of this important genre.
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions
Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions
Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data
Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people's lives
Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Solids, liquids and gases behave in different ways and have observable properties that help to classify them
Changes to materials can be reversible, including melting, freezing, evaporating, or irreversible, including burning and rusting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanation
Explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
Compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
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