Scientific Inquiry and Investigation · Engineering & Design

Planning a Fair Test

Learning how to control variables to ensure that scientific results are valid and reliable.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important to only change one variable at a time in an experiment?
  2. 2How do we decide which equipment is most suitable for a specific measurement?
  3. 3What makes a scientific prediction different from a random guess?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Working Scientifically
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Scientific Inquiry and Investigation
Period: Engineering & Design

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