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suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions (AC9S1I02)

Elaborations
  • suggesting ways to conduct investigations safely, including being sun safe, using age-appropriate equipment such as plastic goggles and aprons, or following teacher instructions promptly
  • following steps in a guided investigation to determine how different objects move when pushed or pulled
  • exploring different ways of investigating science questions through guided discussion
  • suggesting steps for setting up and packing away equipment
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Literacy Literacy
ScOT terms

Collaborative learning,  Research questions,  Safety,  Discussions (Texts),  Predictions (Science),  Instructions

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