My targets and achievements in Scientific Enquiry

I can:

·       Start to understand the importance of information from other sources

·       Have an idea about what might happen

·       Describe what I see

·       Use non standard measures

·       Talk about my work i.e. Things that familiar, it's red, it's cold.

·       Draw pictures and simple charts e.g. Pictograms about my work

·       Ask questions using words such as How? And Why?

I AM WORKING AT LEVEL ONE

My targets and achievements in Scientific Enquiry

I can:

·       Use simple texts to find information

·       Suggest ways to find out more about things I want to know

·       Use simple equipment with non/standard measures to help me

·       Use equipment and make observations

·       Suggest how to make a test fair with support

·       Describe observations and say whether I expected them

·       Compare objects / living things / things that happen (three or more things)

·       Record what I see on simple tables or charts e.g. Prepare two column table, bar chart

·       Make simple comparisons (3 things), order results

·       Use my senses to find out about things

·       Ask questions such as 'What will happen if?'

·       Understand some of the scientific vocabulary

I AM WORKING AT LEVEL TWO

My targets and achievements in Scientific Enquiry

I can:

·       Use simple texts to find information

·       Suggest how my ideas might be tested and start to decide what observations and measurements I will need

·       Measure length and mass using simple equipment with standard measures e.g. Meter sticks, measuring jugs, balances, timers, thermometers

·       Predict what I think will happen in an experiment

·       With help carry out a fair test and explain why it is fair / recognise when a test is fair or unfair

·       Compare three or more things

·       Record the results of my tests or experiments in a variety of ways including tables / charts / using the computer

·       Can explain simple patterns from measurements taken

·       Say what I have found out from my work

·       Use some scientific vocabulary to explain my thoughts

·       Understand the need to improve my work and make suggestions how to do this

I AM WORKING AT LEVEL THREE

My targets and achievements in Scientific Enquiry

I can:

·       Choose information to help me from different sources provided including the computer

·       Make most of the planning decisions when planning an investigation

·       Show I know why fair tests are needed and know how to vary one factor whilst keeping others the same

·       Make predictions about what is going to happen in a test

·       Select appropriate equipment from a range

·       Use equipment effectively reading standard measures

·       Make a series of observations, comparing 5 or more things

·       Sometimes take repeated readings

·       Present my results clearly using tables and bar charts, take repeat recordings and discuss my ideas

·       Plot points to make a line graph and I have noticed how these can show patterns in my data

·       Take account of these patterns when drawing conclusions with support

·       Start to relate my conclusions to the science that I know

·       Use scientific vocabulary with understanding

·       Suggest improvements in my work and give reasons for what I say

I AM WORKING AT LEVEL FOUR

My targets and achievements in Scientific Enquiry

I can:

·       Talk about cause and effect and some prominent scientists (Jenner)

·       Choose information from books, articles, facts and CD ROMs to help me find out answers to my questions

·       Make all of the planning decisions when planning investigations

·       Make predictions based on scientific knowledge and understanding

·       Identify confidently the factors to be controlled or varied in a test

·       Compare five or more things

·       Select apparatus for a range of tasks and I can use it with care

·       Measure with precision, safety and skill

·       Repeat measurements and offer simple explanations for differences between measurements.

·       Record my results in a systematic way and present data as line graphs

·       Draw conclusions which are consistent with the evidence and relate them to my scientific knowledge and understanding

·       Use precise scientific vocabulary to explain theories, observations and conclusions

·       See and suggest where and how I can improve my work

I AM WORKING AT LEVEL FIVE