Assessment

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

Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions

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

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

Describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface

Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions