VC2S2I03

observations are made using the senses and recorded, including informal measurements, using digital tools as appropriate

• exploring what an observation is, and different ways to make observations, through guided discussion
• safely following instructions to record the touch, smell, sight or sound of materials and explaining why it is not appropriate to taste materials
• using senses (except for taste), binoculars or magnifying glasses to identify plants and animals, and recording observations using numbers, dots or drawings
• using informal measurements to measure and record the change in shape or movement of an object using handspans, blocks, pencil lengths or a length of string
• exploring how digital tools can be used to make and record observations, such as simple clap-o-meter apps that measure sound volume, time-lapse digital photography for observing the apparent movement of celestial objects or slow-motion videos for observing a vibrating ruler