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Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS215)

Elaborations
  • discussing how well predictions matched results from an investigation and sharing ideas about what was learnt
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Numeracy Numeracy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Predictions (Science),  Evaluation

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Find out how a school uses stormwater to create a wetland habitat for native plants. Josh Byrne visits Swan Valley Anglican School to observe the growth of their vegetable garden and to help out in the creation of the wetland. Discover what plants are best for a wetland habitat and how it will increase biodiversity and ...

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The Circulatory System: Heart animation

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