Science / Year 5 / Science Inquiry Skills / Planning and conducting

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Curriculum content descriptions

Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS086)

Elaborations

experiencing a range of ways of investigating questions, including experimental testing, internet research, field observations and exploring simulations
explaining rules for safe processes and use of equipment
discussing the advantages of certain types of investigation for answering certain types of questions
considering different ways to approach problem solving, including researching, using trial and error, experimental testing and creating models

General capabilities

Literacy
Critical and creative thinking

ScOT terms

Experiments, Data collection, Problem solving

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Lakes in Antarctica

TLF-IDM016239

Scientists are not complacent. We still have a lot to learn about the water cycle. The discovery of glacial lakes under the ice in Antarctica actively transporting water between reservoirs was a surprise. These lakes can be up to 3km beneath the ice sheets. The pressure of the ice above helps to melt the ice, forming lakes. ...

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