Scientific Inquiry Skills · Working Scientifically

Planning Investigations

Learning how to set up fair tests and choose the right equipment for a scientific question.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we make sure our science experiment is fair?
  2. 2What variables must we keep the same to get reliable results?
  3. 3Which tool is most accurate for measuring this specific change?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Working Scientifically
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Scientific Inquiry Skills
Period: Working Scientifically

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