Planning and conducting
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Planning and conducting in Science Year 6 includes:
- ACSIS104 Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
- ACSIS103 Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
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Biodiversity in a Habitat – Inquiry-Based Project
Use this biodiversity project to teach your students about the importance of species survival to life on Earth.
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Science Experiment - Shine Bright, Electric Light!
A science experiment that investigates how changes to electrical circuits affects their components.
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Observing Chemical Reactions Experiment for Kids
Investigates chemical changes and the law of conservation of mass with our Observing Chemical Reactions Experiments.
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Working Scientifically - Skills for Science Inquiry Worksheet Pack
Improve your students' skills for science class with printable Scientific Inquiry Skills Worksheets.
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What is a Fair Test? PowerPoint - Year 5 & Year 6
Teach your students about fair testing in science with an engaging 'What is a Fair Test? Teaching Slide Presentation.
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Fair Testing in Science - Differentiated Experimental Design Worksheets
Use a differentiated experimental design worksheet to introduce your students to the concept of fair testing in science.
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Design Your Own Science Experiment Project
Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project guide and planning templates.
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Science Lab Report Template
Use a Science Lab Report Template to help your students organise their findings in any scientific method lab experiment.
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Designing a Science Experiment Task Cards
Help your students plan their own scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Experiment Design Task Cards.
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Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards
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Scientific Investigation Process – Workbook
Print a Scientific Investigation Process Workbook to help your students learn and practice the steps in the scientific method.
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Lab Equipment Vocabulary – Match-Up Activity
Identify different types of science tools by matching vocabulary terms, pictures and definitions.
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Spring Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a spring scale.
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Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a balance scale.
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Bunsen Burner Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a Bunsen burner.
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Triple Beam Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a triple beam balance scale.
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Lab Equipment Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing standard lab equipment.
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Refracting Telescope Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a refracting telescope.
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Thermometer Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a thermometer.
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Microscope Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a microscope.
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Electricity Theme – PowerPoint Template
An electricity PowerPoint template to use on an interactive whiteboard or as print-outs for your class.
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Science Equipment Poster Bundle for the Classroom
A poster resource pack containing a diagrams with labels showing the key parts of various pieces of scientific apparatus.
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It's Electric! Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the principles of electricity. It explores what electricity is, how it is transferred and how energy is transformed to create it.
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Natural Disasters Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concepts of plate tectonics and natural disasters.
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Shine Bright, Electric Light!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how changes to electrical circuits affect their components.
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Flood Simulation Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how town planning can reduce the impact of flooding.
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What is a Fair Test? (Upper Years)