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Science Experiment Prompts

Science Experiment Prompts
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Use these sheets as a prompt for students when working through a science experiment.

Curriculum Codes

AC9SFI02 9

Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses

AC9S3I03 9

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

AC9S6I05 9

Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

AC9S6I02 9

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

AC9S2I05 9

Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance

AC9S5I05 9

Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

AC9SFI03 9

Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance

AC9S3I05 9

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions

AC9S1I02 9

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions

AC9S1I05 9

Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance

AC9S2I02 9

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions

AC9S5I02 9

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

AC9S4I02 9

Use 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

AC9S4I05 9

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions

ACSIS065 8.4

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment

ACSIS069 8.4

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not

ACSIS058 8.4

Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not

ACSIS108 8.4

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations

ACSIS213 8.4

Compare observations with those of others

ACSIS038 8.4

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

ACSIS025 8.4

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

ACSIS011 8.4

Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses

ACSIS054 8.4

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment

ACSIS086 8.4

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks

ACSIS091 8.4

Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations

ACSIS103 8.4

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks

ACSIS041 8.4

Compare observations with those of others

VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

VCSIS071

Reflect on an investigation, including whether a test was fair or not

VCSIS051

Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions

VCSIS068

Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations

VCSIS087

Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem

VCSIS067

Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies

VCSIS083

With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks

ST2-8PW-ST old

Describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat

ST3-9PW-ST old

Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force

STe-1WS-S old

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas

STe-2DP-T old

Develops solutions to an identified need

STe-3LW-ST old

Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

STe-4MW-ST old

Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties

STe-5PW-ST old

Observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces

ST3-8PW-ST old

Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another

ST3-7MW-T old

Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes

ST3-6MW-S old

Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials

ST1-1WS-S old

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

ST1-2DP-T old

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST1-4LW-S old

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

ST1-5LW-T old

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

ST1-6MW-S old

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

ST1-7MW-T old

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

ST1-10ES-S old

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources

ST3-5LW-T old

Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition

ST3-4LW-S old

Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things

ST3-2DP-T old

Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST3-1WS-S old

Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions

ST2-7MW-T old

Investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes

ST2-6MW-S old

Describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state

ST2-9PW-ST old

Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion

ST2-5LW-T old

Describes how agricultural processes are used to grow plants and raise animals for food, clothing and shelter

ST2-4LW-S old

Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things

ST2-2DP-T old

Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST2-1WS-S old

Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations