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
- 1Why is it important to only change one variable at a time in an experiment?
- 2How do we decide which equipment is most suitable for a specific measurement?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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