TKI - Assessment: Exemplars: Science

Science: Material World

Investigating in Science
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding

Keeping Babies Warm

Andy's work shows a systematic, planning approach to an investigation into ways of using flax fibres to keep a baby warm. He explains his planning and justifies his planning board decisions, using the knowledge and understanding he gains from the exploratory activities.

	Andy's comments about his drawing
	"My drawing was done to show the baby warm and comfortable, fibres with access to the air as well as portable. Warmth was the most important aspect for the baby's health. I was looking for the flowing properties in the fibres: warm, durable, didn't break up, supple (not rigid and strong)."
Andy's planning board	Andy's drawing of the baby in the flax basket
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Investigating in Science

Making predictions
Andy begins to use his developing scientific ideas to make testable predictions.

Using systematic approaches and science conventions
Using the planning board Andy plans and carries out a systematic investigation to gather evidence to test his ideas.

1) warmth*
2) softness
3) flexibility
4) durability
5)

Andy's answer

Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding

Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
Andy constructs an explanation for an experience using appropriate scientific ideas when answering the question (see Andy's comments about his drawing).

Using scientific vocabulary
Andy uses a range of scientific terms appropriately such as heat-retaining potential, durable, flowing properties (see Andy's planning board and comments about his drawing).

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