Western Australia
Junior Science
Curriculum Links
Investigating Scientifically Students investigate to answer questions about the natural and technological world using reflection and analysis to prepare a plan; to collect, process and interpret data; to communicate conclusions; and to evaluate their plan, procedure and findings. |
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IS 4 Plans and conducts different types of investigations, taking account of the main variables; collects data using repeat trials or replicates; explains patterns in data or information prepared in different formats; and makes general suggestions for improving the investigation |
IS 4.1 Identifies the variables to be changed, the variable to be measured and at least one variable to be controlled or, in a descriptive study, plans for the types of observations that need to be made. |
IS 4.2 Takes care with data collection so that data are accurate; uses repeated trials or replicates; and uses independent variables that are usually continuous. |
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IS 4.3 Calculates averages from repeated trials or replicates; plots data as line graphs where appropriate; and makes conclusions which summarise and explain patterns in the data. |
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IS 4.4 Makes general suggestions for improving the investigation. |
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IS 5 Interprets a situation to formulate a plausible relationship to investigate using experimental techniques, including the control of several variable s and the use of preliminary trials or various information sources; develops scientific explanations that are consistent with the data; and makes specific suggestions for improving the investigation. |
IS 5.1 Analyses problems, formulates a question or hypothesis for testing, and plans an experiment in which several variables are controlled. |
IS 5.2 Uses equipment that is appropriate for the task; and uses preliminary trials of the investigative procedure to improve the procedure or measurement techniques. |
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IS 5.3 Makes conclusions which are consistent with the data and explains patterns in the data in terms of scientific knowledge. |
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IS 5.4 Suggests specific changes that would improve the techniques used or the design of the investigation. |
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IS 6 Uses scientific knowledge to analyse a problem, identify variables and formulate questions for investigation; develops methods that provide specific, accurate, consistent information which can be used to evaluate the question; recognises inconsistencies with the data; and suggests ways of reducing error. |
IS 6.1 Analyses a problem, formulates a question or hypothesis for testing, uses scientific knowledge to identify main variables to be considered and make predictions, and plans for accurate measurements. |
IS 6.2 Decides what is needed and requests equipment and instruments that enhance the safety and accuracy of measurements and observations. |
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IS 6.3 Selects the type of graph and scales that display data effectively; and draws conclusions which are consistent with the data, explained in terms of scientific knowledge and related to the question, hypothesis or prediction. |
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IS 6.4 Recognises inconsistencies in the data, identifies the main sources of error and suggest improvements that would reduce the source of error. |
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Communicating Scientifically Students access and communicate scientific understanding with different audiences for a range of purposes. |
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Science in Daily Life Students select and apply scientific knowledge, skills and understandings across a range of contexts in daily life. |
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Acting Responsibly Students make decisions that include ethical considerations of the impact of the processes and likely products of science on people and the environment. |
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Science in Society Students understand the nature of science as a human activity |
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Life and Living Students understand their own biology and that of other living things, and recognise the interdependence of life. |
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LL 4 Understands that systems can interact and that such interactions can lead to change |
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LL 5 Understands the models and concepts and principles used to explain the effects of change on systems of living things. |
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LL 6 Understands the concepts and principles used to explain the effects of change on systems of living things. |
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