Science · Year 4

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge VCSIS065 Suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions including consideration of the elements of fair tests VCSIS066 Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies VCSIS067 Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations VCSIS068 Use a range of methods including tables and column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends VCSIS069 Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings VCSIS070 Reflect on an investigation, including whether a test was fair or not VCSIS071 Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings to show patterns and relationships using formal and informal scientific language VCSIS072 Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions VCSSU056

Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things VCSSU057 Different living things have different life cycles and depend on each other and the environment to survive VCSSU058

A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat VCSSU059 Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can influence their use VCSSU060

Earth’s rotation on its axis causes regular changes, including night and day VCSSU061 Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity VCSSU062

Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another; a change in the temperature of an object is related to the gain or loss of heat by the object VCSSU063 Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance VCSSU064