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identify the odd one out identify external features of animals and plants discuss how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ classification of objects such as food, shelter, fibre, medicine and tools depends on how they are used. For example, Aboriginal People may classify kangaroos as food, clothing or as a totem moiety or to represent a clan. Students: Working scientifically ask questions about the world around them make observations and pose questions based on these observations Introductory stimulus material for investigations and fieldwork activities With each investigation, to create interest and stimulate inquiry, students may be introduced to the activity through a phrase, picture, poem, short excerpt or video. From this students generate a list of ideas, words and associations, making connections where possible. For example, when doing the investigation ‘Do seeds need water to germinate?’ read the poem ‘Little Brown Seeds’ (author unknown) from The Flower Fields about a seed needing water to grow. Activities in response to the texts may include: ask ‘What do you think ...?’ – generate a list of ideas, words and associations, making connections where possible ask ‘What made you think of …?’ ask ‘Do you have any new ideas about …?’ create a ‘What I Know; What I Want to Learn; How am I to Learn; What I Learned’ chart (KWHL) create a sight-word garden. The Flower Fields Sid the Seed by Daniel R Pagan The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle Plant Growth – 4 Important Factors – A teaser Students: Working scientifically identify practices to enhance safety in a scientific Inquiry question: How does the environment affect plant growth? The following investigations explore some aspects of plant growth and the requirements for successful plant growth (for example, availability of water, sunlight and nutrients). Investigations