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iPlan

TLF ID M016719

This resource contains ten IWB flipcharts as well as Flash alternative exercises and models how to plan a scientific investigation, choose the right equipment and follow safe working practices.

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Educational value

This excellent resource uses four contexts: Weathering, Plants, Heat and Solutions as a basis for simulating controlled experiments. It addresses risk assessments, controlled variables, control groups and experimental groups. It also addresses the Australian Curriculum ICT capability.

Year level

7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Safety Motels Accuracy and precision Ethics Data collection Experiments Instrumentation (Technology) Hypothesis testing Scientific control Hypotheses Predictions (Science) Replication (Experiments) Independence (Experiments)

Learning area

Science

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Author

Name: Centre for Learning Innovation
Organization: Centre for Learning Innovation
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Contributor

Name: Centre for Learning Innovation
Organization: Centre for Learning Innovation
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Interactive

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