VC2S4I02
scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
- using an investigation scaffold to plan and identify what to change and what to keep the same when identifying which type of shoe has the greatest or least friction
- using a provided framework or graphic organiser to plan and identify what to change and what to keep the same when measuring if the mass of ice in a sealed container changes when melted
- predicting the interactions of forces in a game or toy design, and building and testing a prototype
- using equipment and demonstrating safe behaviours at field sites when identifying animals in field locations using call or scat identification or pitfall traps, for example wearing personal safety equipment and clothing such as gloves when working with soil
- consulting with the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community to guide the planning of scientific investigations, including safety considerations for field investigations
- predicting effects of changing numbers of producers and consumers, and using a virtual or role-play food chain simulation to explore possible outcomes by running the simulation several times
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Science Lab Worksheets (3-4)
Promote science lab safety and teach students about science lab equipment with printable Science Lab Worksheets.
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Staying Safe in the Science Lab Worksheets - Year 2
Explore lab safety, scientific tools, and a variety of other science lab standards with a set of printable Lab Safety Worksheets for Year 2
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Select a Science Tool Worksheets
Demonstrate knowledge of different science lab equipment and investigation tools while boosting science inquiry skills with a set of printable Select a Science Tool Worksheets.
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Ordering Steps in a Scientific Process Worksheet Pack
Help your Year 3 students strengthen their understanding of the science investigation process with an Ordering Steps in a Scientific Process Worksheet Pack.
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Lab Safety Scenario Worksheets (3-5)
Think like scientists and improve Science Lab Safety Skills with printable lab safety scenario worksheets.
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Lab Safety Slip Ups - Making Predictions Task Cards (4-6)
Help your upper-years science students develop safe lab habits with this interactive set of printable Lab Safety Task Cards.
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The Heat is On Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concept of heat energy, including heat sources, heat transfer, thermal conductors and thermal insulators.
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Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.
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Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.