Learning intention
- pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
Foundation Science · AC9SFI01
Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
posing questions based on experiences, such as: ‘What part of a plant is broccoli?’ or ‘How high do balls bounce?’ Learning connection: A science question asks what we…
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AC9SFI01 - AC9SFI01: Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
Example 1
posing questions based on experiences, such as: ‘What part of a plant is broccoli?’ or ‘How high do balls bounce?’ Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Example 2
posing questions about everyday objects and the materials that they may be made of Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Example 3
making predictions before field work, such as which plants and animals they may observe in the school grounds Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Example 4
making predictions about how an unusually shaped object such as an egg or a hexagonal block might move down a slope Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: posing questions based on experiences, such as: ‘What part of a plant is broccoli?’ or ‘How high do balls bounce?’ Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
- E2: posing questions about everyday objects and the materials that they may be made of Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- E3: making predictions before field work, such as which plants and animals they may observe in the school grounds Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
- E4: making predictions about how an unusually shaped object such as an egg or a hexagonal block might move down a slope Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Elaboration expansion and examples 3
- Question first, prediction second: Question: Which marble will roll farther? Prediction: I think the smooth marble will roll farther because I have seen smooth round objects roll easily. Think aloud: Describe what is observed first, then use that evidence to explain the idea.
- Predictions do not have to be correct: A prediction is a sensible idea before the test. After observing, we compare what happened with what we predicted.
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AC9SFI01 · AC9SFI01: Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
Learning focus: pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
Model it: making predictions about how an unusually shaped object such as an egg or a hexagonal block might move down a slope Learning connection: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
Ask the learner: What is a prediction?
Look for: The learner can pose questions and make predictions based on experiences in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is a prediction?
- Write one question about a rolling marble.
Review hints
- Main idea: A science question asks what we want to find out. A prediction says what we think might happen, using what we already know or have experienced.
- Useful routine: Notice → Ask → Think about experience → Predict → Test later
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- Why should a prediction include a reason?
- Can a useful prediction turn out to be wrong?
Review hints
- question: what we want to find out
- prediction: what we think may happen
Exit ticket
- What is a prediction?
- Write one question about a rolling marble.
- Why should a prediction include a reason?
- Can a useful prediction turn out to be wrong?
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- pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
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