Year 3 · Science · Science inquiry

AC9S3I03

follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate

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The rest of Science inquiry in Year 3.

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Where AC9S3I03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 3.

1. Year 2AC9S2I01pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences
2. Year 2AC9S2I02suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions
3. Year 2AC9S2I03make and record observations, including informal measurements, using digital tools as appropriate
4. Year 2AC9S2I04sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
5. Year 2AC9S2I05compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
6. Year 2AC9S2I06write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary
7. Year 4AC9S4I01pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
8. Year 4AC9S4I02use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
9. Year 4AC9S4I03follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
10. Year 4AC9S4I04construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
11. Year 4AC9S4I05compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
12. Year 4AC9S4I06write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate