Deborah's diagram of the nature of matter, and her accompanying explanations show how her understanding has developed over the course of the study. She records her initial understanding and in the final diagrams she show changes in her thinking, and how she evaluates her understanding.
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
Her drawing to explain the difference between hydrogen and oxygen atoms indicates that she constructs an explanation for an experience, using appropriate scientific ideas (L4).
Using scientific vocabulary
Deborah consistently uses scientific terms and symbols, and diagrams appropriately to communicate her explanation of the particle nature of matter.
Reflecting on their scientific understanding
She evaluates her own explanations and scientific understanding and the connections she has made. She has made links to the manner in which scientists work.
