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AC9S3I03 Year 3 Science

AC9S3I03 | Year 3 Science: Planning and conducting

Content Descriptor

Content descriptor follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
Strand
Science inquiry
Substrand
Planning and conducting

This content descriptor sets out learning for Year 3 Science. Use it to plan lessons and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.

Elaborations

  • • Elaboration using appropriate equipment to make and record observations, such as digital cameras, video, voice recorders and scaled instruments with appropriate increments
  • • Elaboration exploring how to use equipment such as thermometers or measuring cylinders and making readings with guidance
  • • Elaboration collaboratively designing a table to collect observations in the form of numerical data, written descriptions, drawings or photos
  • • Elaboration identifying and taking on roles in group work, such as setting up the equipment, making observations, recording observations and ensuring safe behaviours

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