The skills gained from the 'Working Scientifically' section of the Science K-10 Syllabus not only provides students with general science experiment-based skills, but also a wide range of other valuable skills students require not only in science, but all aspects of life.
The ability for teachers to successfully incorporate these skills in a range of science lessons is critical. The activities below are just a few ideas that could be used that address several working scientifically skills in each activity. For the activities that involve experiments, there are both the standard experiments many students in NSW will do, as well as additional 'fun' experiments that still address the syllabus outcomes, and help reinforce the content to students. |
activity OneDesigned for Stage 5, this activity has students undertake a first-hand investigation on the reactions between acids and metal carbonates (with an option for a fun experiment building rockets)
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activity TwoDesigned for Stage 5, this activity has students plan and conduct a first-hand investigation on precipitation reactions, and making predictions using the solubility table
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activity ThreeDesigned for Stage 5, this activity has students use secondary resources to identify the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis, and their effects on the Earth's spheres.
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