Learning intention
- share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others
Foundation Science · AC9SFI05
Share Science Ideas and Evidence
sharing questions, making predictions and describing observations to others through discussions and circle groups Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked…
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AC9SFI05 - AC9SFI05: Share Science Ideas and Evidence
Example 1
sharing questions, making predictions and describing observations to others through discussions and circle groups Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Example 2
recounting stories and posing questions about their own experiences learning about the natural world, such as when gardening or observing plants and animals at home or visits to conservation areas or centres Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Example 3
acknowledging and exploring First Nations Australians’ ways of communicating information about anatomical features of plants and animals Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Example 4
showing or describing how objects can be moved in different ways and responding to questions Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: sharing questions, making predictions and describing observations to others through discussions and circle groups Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
- E2: recounting stories and posing questions about their own experiences learning about the natural world, such as when gardening or observing plants and animals at home or visits to conservation areas or centres Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- E3: acknowledging and exploring First Nations Australians’ ways of communicating information about anatomical features of plants and animals Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
- E4: showing or describing how objects can be moved in different ways and responding to questions Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Elaboration expansion and examples 3
- E5: role-playing or showing how people use different equipment to make scientific observations Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
- E6: representing external features of animals and plants using a range of materials such as blocks, modelling clay, craft materials or paper Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Elaboration expansion and examples 4
- E7: communicating questions, predictions and observations using posters, collages, digital displays, drawings or storyboards Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
- Share a short science story: Question → What did we want to find out? Prediction → What did I think would happen? Observation → What actually happened? Idea → What do I think now? Think aloud: Describe what is observed first, then use that evidence to explain the idea.
- Use a picture, object, words or simple record: Foundation students can share by speaking, pointing to a drawing, showing a simple table or demonstrating with an object.
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AC9SFI05 · AC9SFI05: Share Science Ideas and Evidence
Learning focus: share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others
Model it: showing or describing how objects can be moved in different ways and responding to questions Learning connection: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
Ask the learner: Name two ways a Foundation student can share an observation.
Look for: The learner can share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others 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 ways a Foundation student can share an observation.
- What should come after a prediction in a science story?
Review hints
- Main idea: Scientists share what they asked, predicted and observed so other people can understand the investigation and discuss the evidence.
- Useful routine: Think → Choose evidence → Say/show → Listen → Respond
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- Why show evidence while explaining?
- How can you respond after listening to a partner?
Review hints
- share: communicate with another person
- question: what we want to know
Exit ticket
- Name two ways a Foundation student can share an observation.
- What should come after a prediction in a science story?
- Why show evidence while explaining?
- How can you respond after listening to a partner?
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- share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others
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