Junior Science: Introduction to Science

The literacy tasks in this workbook encourage the students to read for meaning, scan material, select appropriate information and understand keywords. The inclusion of mini-research projects prepares students for what is required in the Senior Sciences.

The numeracy tasks involve averaging, rounding, graphing, tabulating data and reading scales accurately. These are all vital skills in the sciences and beyond.

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this topic, students should be able to:

• complete practical investigations and experiments in a safe manner following correct scientific procedure.
• name and use key laboratory equipment.
• recognise different types of questions and the way in which they should be answered.
• draw accurate tables and graphs and interpret data from tables and graphs.
• write detailed conclusions based on data.
• use a Bunsen burner safely and recognise the different flames and when to use them.
• read and interpret information from a text with a science focus.
• write mini-research projects using scientific text.
• write up experiments following the scientific method.
• explain fair testing, reliability and accuracy of data.
• read scales accurately.