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  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Asking scientific questions

    Ask simple scientific questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways including observation, testing, and research

    Ages 5 to 8Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Observation vs Interpretation

    Notice the difference between what you observed and what you think it means — 'the ice melted' is an observation; 'the ice melted because of the heat' is an…

    Ages 6 to 7Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Changing Your Mind with Evidence

    Be willing to change your mind when evidence doesn't support your prediction — a result that surprises you is more valuable than one that confirms what you…

    Ages 6 to 8Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Using evidence to answer questions

    Identify differences, similarities, or changes related to scientific ideas and use straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or support findings

    Ages 7 to 9Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Drawing conclusions from evidence

    Report on findings from enquiries using oral and written explanations, draw simple conclusions, make predictions, and suggest improvements

    Ages 7 to 9Thinking skill

  • Science // Scientific Inquiry

    Could there be another explanation?

    For any result, ask: is there another explanation? — the first explanation that fits isn't always the right one, and good scientists actively look for…

    Ages 7 to 9Thinking skill