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Understand science investigations |
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(1U1*) understand that scientists are people like them
who ask questions about the world |
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(2U1) understand that there are different kinds of
scientific investigations involving phenomena, organisms, events or
specimens |
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(2U2) realize that scientific investigations sometimes
result in new ideas or phenomena for study, generate new methods,
develop new technologies or lead to further investigations |
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Predict |
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(1P1) make predictions about simple events in their
environment and compare predictions to observations |
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(2P1) use their science ideas and personal observations
to make predictions |
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(2P2) be aware of alternative predictions for the same
event |
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(1PL1) ask simple questions that might possibly be
answered by a scientific investigation |
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(2PL1) ask questions that are suitable for scientific
investigation(s) |
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(1PL2) propose materials and methods to carry out their
own investigations |
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(2PL2) propose a range of methods for finding answers to
given questions and solutions to given problems |
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(2PL3) select a method that is appropriate to the
question(s) and to the circumstances |
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Define variables |
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(1D1) know that scientific investigation involves
comparing variables that change or do not change during an investigation |
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(2D1) identify variables relevant to a scientific
investigation |
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(2D2) suggest ways to control variables in investigations |
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| Application |
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(1A1) identify ways in which science is applied in daily
life |
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(2A1) apply science knowledge from an investigation or
project to explain phenomena of daily life |
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Information gathering - General |
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(1I1) seek information from books and people |
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(2I1) locate information in the community, libraries,
and/or Internet |
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(1I2) use information sources with teacher support |
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(2I2) use information sources purposefully |
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gathering - Observe |
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(1O1) explore objects and phenomena using their senses
(e.g. touch and hearing) |
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(2O1) observe objects and/or events carefully with the
aid of simple tools |
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gathering - Measure |
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(1M1) know that measurement is often a key element of
scientific investigations |
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(2M1) make simple measurements of length, volume, time,
mass and temperature |
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gathering -Laboratory
techniques |
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(1L1) use a range of devices safely with teacher support
(e.g. magnifying lens, thermometers) |
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(2L1) use simple equipment safely, such as watches,
kitchen scales, balances, rulers, measuring cylinders and thermometers
when conducting scientific investigations |
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Classify |
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(1CS1) place materials and objects in a sequence or in
groups according to one or more attributes |
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(2CS1) classify living or non-living things according to
observable features |
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(1CS2) recognize simple differences and similarities
between objects |
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(2CS2) group objects or events according to common
attributes or properties |
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Record data |
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(1R1) record data honestly |
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(2R1) make frequency tallies and bar graphs where
necessary to present information and data |
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(1R2) record observations, findings and measurements
using written language, drawings, charts, and concrete materials |
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Interpret |
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(1IN1) identify patterns in simple observed objects and
events |
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(2IN1) identify trends and relationships in recorded
observations and measurements |
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(2IN2) propose and identify cause-effect relations |
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Conclude |
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(1CO1) propose an answer to an initial question or
problem |
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(2CO1) draw conclusions based on observations and
measurements or information gathered |
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(1CO2) draw simple conclusions based on observations |
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(2CO2) distinguish between results and conclusions based
on interpretation of results |
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| Evaluate |
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(1E1) express an opinion on the usefulness of an
investigation |
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(2E1) comment on the appropriateness of an investigation
on the basis of the new knowledge acquired |
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Communicate |
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(1C1) describe common objects and events, using
appropriate terminology and language for the task |
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(2C1) describe and explain procedures and results using
lists, notes in point form, sentences, charts, graphs, drawings and oral
language |
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(1F1) follow short verbal instructions in making
observations or recording data or measurements |
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(2F1) follow verbal and/or some short written
instructions in conducting an investigation |
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