Year 5

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted

Year 6

Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources

Year 5/ 6 Human Endeavour

​Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions

Year 5/ 6 Science Inquiry Skills

Questioning and predicting

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations

Planning and conducting

​Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks

 Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate

Processing and analysing data and information

​Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate

Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations

Evaluating 

​Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations

Communicating 

​Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts