Mould Conclusions
Students are able to complete their mould growth experiment, recording their final observations, and answering questions.
Learning goals
- We are learning to identify and explain how analytical images like figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to our understanding of verbal information in factual and persuasive texts.
- We are learning to solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units.
- 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 interpret secondary data (data collected by others) represented in digital media, books, scientific papers etc. and identify potentially misleading data representations.
- We are learning to understand that the growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment.
- We are learning to identify and explain how analytical images like figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to our understanding of verbal information in factual and persuasive texts.
- We are learning to use the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems.
- 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 interpret secondary data (data collected by others) represented in digital media, books, scientific papers etc. and identify potentially misleading data representations.
- We are learning to pose questions, collect and interpret categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
Curriculum alignment
AC9S6H02
9
Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
AC9E6LA07
9
Identify and explain how images, figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to meaning
AC9M6M02
9
Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems
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
AC9M6ST02
9
Identify statistically informed arguments presented in traditional and digital media; discuss and critique methods, data representations and conclusions
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
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
AC9S6I06
9
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
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
AC9S6I04
9
Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
AC9S6I03
9
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S6I02
9
Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place
AC9S6H01
9
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
ACMMG137
8.4
Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units
ACELA1524
8.4
Identify and explain how analytical images like figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to our understanding of verbal information in factual and persuasive texts
ACMSP147
8.4
Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables
ACMSP148
8.4
Interpret secondary data presented in digital media and elsewhere
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
ACSHE100
8.4
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSIS103
8.4
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS104
8.4
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS107
8.4
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS221
8.4
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS108
8.4
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS110
8.4
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
ST3-10ES-S
old
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface
ST3-6MW-S
old
Explains the effect of heat on the properties and behaviour of materials
ST3-5LW-T
old
Explains how food and fibre are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition
ST3-4LW-S
old
Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things
ST3-3DP-T
old
Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions
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
ST3-7MW-T
old
Explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes
ST3-8PW-ST
old
Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another
ST3-9PW-ST
old
Investigates the effects of increasing or decreasing the strength of a specific contact or non-contact force
ST3-11DI-T
old
Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data
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
MA3-10MG
old
Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles
MA3-9MG
old
Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-2WM
old
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
EN3-3A
old
Uses an integrated range of skills, strategies and knowledge to read, view and comprehend a wide range of texts in different media and technologies
MA3-DATA-02
new
Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs
MA3-DATA-01
new
Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
MA3-2DS-03
new
Combines, splits and rearranges shapes to determine the area of parallelograms and triangles
MA3-2DS-02
new
Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of rectangles
MA3-GM-02
new
Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters
EN3-RECOM-01
new
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN3-OLC-01
new
Communicates to wide audiences with social and cultural awareness, by interacting and presenting, and by analysing and evaluating for understanding
VCSSU073
Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives
VCMSP237
Pose and refine questions to collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey
VCSSU075
The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment
VCSIS083
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation types to answer questions or solve problems and use equipment, technologies and materials safely, identifying potential risks
VCSIS084
Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSIS085
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to record, represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data
VCSIS086
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSIS087
Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
VCSIS088
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
VCELA340
Identify and explain how analytical images like figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to our understanding of verbal information in factual and persuasive texts
VCMMG224
Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units
VCMSP235
Construct, interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables
VCMSP236
Interpret secondary data presented in digital media and elsewhere
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.