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Magic Mould Observation
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Magic Mould Observation

This worksheet enables students to record their observations during their mould growing experiment.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to use the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units.
  • We are learning to interpret and compare the four types of data sets (ordinal, nominal, discrete, continuous) using comparative displays and determining the range, mode (frequency) and shape of data in graphs, dot plots and bar charts.
  • We are learning to pose questions, collect and interpret categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
  • We are learning to interpret and compare data displays, including side-by-side column graphs, tables and diagrams for two categories (e.g. age, height) and compare the usefulness of each display for data interpretation.
  • We are learning to understand that the growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment.

Curriculum alignment

AC9S6H01 9 Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others AC9S6I05 9 Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S6U01 9 Investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions AC9M6ST03 9 Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing and refining questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; analyse and interpret the data and communicate findings within the context of the investigation AC9M6ST01 9 Interpret and compare data sets for ordinal and nominal categorical, discrete and continuous numerical variables using comparative displays or visualisations and digital tools; compare distributions in terms of mode, range and shape AC9M6M02 9 Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems ACSSU094 8.4 The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment ACSHE098 8.4 Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions ACMSP147 8.4 Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables ACSIS108 8.4 Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations ACMMG137 8.4 Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units
ST3-4LW-S old Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-9MG old Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length MA3-10MG old Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles ST3-2DP-T old Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-1WS-S old Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-5LW-T old Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition ST3-9PW-ST old Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force MA3-18SP old Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables ST3-8PW-ST old Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another ST3-7MW-T old Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-6MW-S old Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials MA3-GM-02 new Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters MA3-DATA-02 new Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs MA3-2DS-02 new Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of rectangles MA3-2DS-03 new Combines, splits and rearranges shapes to determine the area of parallelograms and triangles MA3-DATA-01 new Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
VCSSU075 The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment VCSIS087 Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem VCMSP237 Pose and refine questions to collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey VCMSP235 Construct, interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables VCMMG224 Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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