Inquiry and investigative skills (continued) First Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 I can collaborate with others to raise I can recognise when a test is unfair. I can suggest how to make a test fair. Plan and design scientific questions to find out more about a I can contribute to the design of investigations and inquiries. specific scientific concept, idea or issue. procedures. I can make predictions. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 I can use simple equipment with adult I can use simple equipment provided I can identify risks and hazards and support. showing awareness of risks. ensure safe use of all tools, equipment I can begin to measure using standard I can measure with increasing accuracy and procedures. Carry out practical activities. units. standard units. I can observe, collect information and measurements, using appropriate equipment and units. e.g. temperature, weight, speed, time, distance etc. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 I can use labelling and scales. I can interpret findings and discuss links I can present data and information a I can organise data or information using to an original question. range of methods including: tables, a range of methods including tables, I can make decisions about and report charts and diagrams. Analyse, interpret and evaluate charts and diagrams. back upon limitations of their I can relate my findings to everyday scientific findings. I can identify significant patterns and investigation. experiences. relationships. I can make decisions and explain how to I can identify and discuss additional improve an investigation. knowledge or understanding through my learning. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 With support, I can report on my I can report on my findings in writing, I can report on my predictions in writing, findings orally. orally or visually using a variety of orally or visually a variety of media. Present scientific findings. media. I can, with support, structure a simple presentation or report to present findings in coherent and logical way. Inquiry and investigative skills (continued)
Inquiry and investigative skills (continued) First Level Plan and design scientific investigations and inquiries. Step 1 I can collaborate with others to raise questions to find out more about a specific scientific concept, idea or issue. Step 2 I can recognise when a test is unfair. Step 3 I can suggest how to make a test fair. I can contribute to the design of procedures. I can make predictions. Carry out practical activities. Step 1 I can use simple equipment with adult support. I can begin to measure using standard units. Step 2 I can use simple equipment provided showing awareness of risks. I can measure with increasing accuracy standard units. Step 3 I can identify risks and hazards and ensure safe use of all tools, equipment and procedures. I can observe, collect information and measurements, using appropriate equipment and units. e.g. temperature, weight, speed, time, distance etc. Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific findings. Step 1 I can use labelling and scales. I can organise data or information using a range of methods including tables, charts and diagrams. I can identify significant patterns and relationships. Step 2 I can interpret findings and discuss links to an original question. I can make decisions about and report back upon limitations of their investigation. I can make decisions and explain how to improve an investigation. Step 3 I can present data and information a range of methods including: tables, charts and diagrams. I can relate my findings to everyday experiences. I can identify and discuss additional knowledge or understanding through my learning. Present scientific findings. Step 1 With support, I can report on my findings orally. Step 2 I can report on my findings in writing, orally or visually using a variety of media. I can, with support, structure a simple presentation or report to present findings in coherent and logical way. Step 3 I can report on my predictions in writing, orally or visually a variety of media. Inquiry and investigative skills (continued)
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