VC2S2I02
scientific questions and predictions can be investigated safely by following procedures that have sequenced steps
- following safe procedures to record a plant’s seasonal changes by taking photographs, videos, drawings or making measurements
- exploring different ways of investigating science questions through guided discussion
- following steps in a guided investigation to determine how different objects move when pushed or pulled or suggesting steps for setting up and packing away equipment
- following visual or verbal steps to construct a musical instrument or manipulate a material
- suggesting safe procedures to observe the Sun, and taking measurements such as drawing chalk lines and using a length of string to measure shadows
- suggesting the materials and equipment that could be used to test predictions and measure the loudness of sounds made by different objects
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Habitat Diorama - Assessment Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the four basic needs for living things.
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Making a Mini Water Cycle Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how the water cycle works.
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Creating Oxygen Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how plants make oxygen.
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Living Things and Their Needs Unit Plan
This Science unit covers a range of concepts relating to the basic needs of living things.
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Making Monsters
A 60 minute lesson in which students design and create a 3D monster using objects made from materials with different properties.
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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.