Learning intention
- engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
Foundation Science · AC9SFI02
Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
discussing ways to conduct investigations safely, such as by being sun safe, not running with equipment, not tasting objects or materials, and following teacher…
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AC9SFI02 - AC9SFI02: Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
Example 1
discussing ways to conduct investigations safely, such as by being sun safe, not running with equipment, not tasting objects or materials, and following teacher instructions Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Example 2
explaining safety considerations for using the senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing, and discussing why we do not use taste to make observations in science Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Example 3
using provided tools such as binoculars, magnifying glasses, digital photography or video to enhance their observations of plants and animals Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Example 4
recording observations using numbers, dots, drawings, voice recordings, digital photography or video Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: discussing ways to conduct investigations safely, such as by being sun safe, not running with equipment, not tasting objects or materials, and following teacher instructions Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
- E2: explaining safety considerations for using the senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing, and discussing why we do not use taste to make observations in science Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- E3: using provided tools such as binoculars, magnifying glasses, digital photography or video to enhance their observations of plants and animals Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
- E4: recording observations using numbers, dots, drawings, voice recordings, digital photography or video Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Elaboration expansion and examples 3
- Use senses safely: LOOK → colour / shape / movement LISTEN → loud / soft / tapping TOUCH → only when told it is safe SMELL → only when told it is safe TASTE → never unless specifically part of a safe food activity Think aloud: Describe what is observed first, then use that evidence to explain the idea.
- Stop and check before investigating: Ask: What are the instructions? What equipment is safe to touch? Which senses are safe to use?
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AC9SFI02 · AC9SFI02: Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
Learning focus: engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
Model it: recording observations using numbers, dots, drawings, voice recordings, digital photography or video Learning connection: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
Ask the learner: Name two senses that can help an observation.
Look for: The learner can engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses 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
- Name two senses that can help an observation.
- When should you touch a science material?
Review hints
- Main idea: Foundation scientists follow instructions, use equipment carefully and make safe observations with senses such as sight, hearing, touch and smell when a teacher says it is safe.
- Useful routine: Listen → Check safety → Investigate → Observe → Report
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- Why should we follow instructions first?
- What should you do if you are unsure whether something is safe?
Review hints
- investigation: a safe way to find out
- sense: sight, hearing, touch, smell or taste
Exit ticket
- Name two senses that can help an observation.
- When should you touch a science material?
- Why should we follow instructions first?
- What should you do if you are unsure whether something is safe?
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- engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
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