Year 4 · Science · Science inquiry

AC9S4I03

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 4.

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Where AC9S4I03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 4.

1. Year 3AC9S3I01pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
2. Year 3AC9S3I02use 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
3. Year 3AC9S3I03follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
4. Year 3AC9S3I04construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
5. Year 3AC9S3I05compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
6. Year 3AC9S3I06write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
7. Year 5AC9S5I01pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
8. Year 5AC9S5I02plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place
9. Year 5AC9S5I03use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
10. Year 5AC9S5I04construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
11. Year 5AC9S5I05compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
12. Year 5AC9S5I06write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate