Year 7 · Science Inquiry

AC9S7I01

Asking Questions Science Can Test

develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships

AC9S7I02

Planning a Fair Test

plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place

AC9S7I03

Recording Data with Care

select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S7I04

Tables, Graphs and Patterns

select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information

AC9S7I05

Spotting Patterns and Anomalies

analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies

AC9S7I06

Weighing Evidence and Claims

analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions

AC9S7I07

Building an Argument from Evidence

construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information

AC9S7I08

Communicating Findings Clearly

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