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Summer - Northern Hemisphere

Summer - Northern Hemisphere
Description

A poster that explains how for part of the year the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, this is when we are in direct sunlight. We have warmer temperatures and longer days.

Curriculum Codes

AC9S3I03 9

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

AC9S3I02 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

AC9S3I04 9

Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns

AC9S3I01 9

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations

AC9S3H01 9

Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations

AC9S3I05 9

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

AC9S3I06 9

Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate

ACSIS053 8.4

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge

ACSIS054 8.4

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

ACSIS055 8.4

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately

ACSHE050 8.4

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships

ACSIS057 8.4

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends

ACSIS215 8.4

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings

ACSIS058 8.4

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

ACSIS060 8.4

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations

ST2-11DI-T old

Describes how digital systems represent and transmit data

ST2-1WS-S old

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

ST2-2DP-T old

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

ST2-4LW-S old

Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things

ST2-5LW-T old

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

ST2-3DP-T old

Defines problems, describes and follows algorithms to develop solutions

ST2-10ES-S old

Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface

ST2-9PW-ST old

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

ST2-6MW-S old

Describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state

ST2-7MW-T old

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

ST2-8PW-ST old

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

VCSIS067

Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies

VCSIS065

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge

VCSIS068

Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations

VCSIS066

Suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions including consideration of the elements of fair tests

VCSIS069

Use a range of methods including tables and column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends

VCSIS070

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings

VCSIS071

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

VCSIS072

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings to show patterns and relationships using formal and informal scientific language

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