Investigating in Science
Using systematic approaches and scientific conventions
They plan and carry out more systematic trials based on their own observations to identify patterns and test ideas.
Processing and interpreting
The students organise data to display obvious trends and patterns and to reach conclusions as they classify the leaves into various sub-groups (see Classification of leaves).
Evaluating the investigative process as a continuous activity
They recognise a weakness in their own investigation and suggest improvements by defining more precisely their measurements categories (see "long" in Luisa and Lydia's dichotomous key). |
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas to make sense in constructing explanations
The students construct a plausible explanation for an experience using some scientific ideas when they discuss the use of their key (see Teacher-student conversation).
Using scientific vocabulary
The students develop and use correct scientific vocabulary to classify the leaves, for example opposite, alternate, serrated, smooth (see Classification of leaves). |
