Year 5 · Science Inquiry

AC9S5I01

Investigable Questions

pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions

AC9S5I02

Repeatable Investigations

plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place

AC9S5I03

Measuring with Precision

use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S5I04

Representing Data

construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships

AC9S5I05

Comparing Methods and Conclusions

compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

AC9S5I06

Communicating for an Audience

write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate