AC9S5I02 Year 5 Science

Content descriptor plan 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

Elaborations

• • Elaboration considering different ways to approach investigations, such as researching, using trial and error, experimental testing, field observations, using digital tools to record observations or development of virtual simulations
• • Elaboration planning and recording the method to be used in an investigation so that it could be repeated by someone else
• • Elaboration making decisions on the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, such as measuring the length and size of a shadow formed by different light sources
• • Elaboration using a map or aerial photographs to predict local sites likely to be affected by erosion, and collaboratively planning a field excursion to collect observations
• • Elaboration explaining rules for safe processes and use of equipment and materials, and potential risks to themselves or others when conducting an investigation
• • Elaboration consulting with First Nations Australians to identify local areas that require permission before accessing
• • Elaboration consulting with First Nations Australians to guide the planning of scientific investigations, considering potential risks for field investigations