Scientific Method

Immerse your students in the real scientific process!

Designed for Years 3 to 6 to investigate the scientific method in detail, this full day science workshop introduces and expands a variety of core scientific principles:

• forming a hypothesis
• identifying variables
• fair testing
• experimental design and reporting
• critical thinking and problem solving

These 5 elements are essential for students to engage in science literacy and form the basis of the entire K - 6 Science & Technology Syllabus. On completing this science workshop your students will be well-equipped to plan and undertake their own first-hand investigations as well as evaluate their results correctly, regardless of what unit of work they are studying!

Australian Curriculum and NSW K to 10 Syllabus Links

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

Science Inquiry Skills

ACSIS053, ACSIS054, ACSIS055, ACSIS057, ACSIS058 , ACSIS060, ACSIS064, ACSIS065, ACSIS066,, ACSIS068, ACSIS069, ACSIS071, ACSIS086, ACSIS087, ACSIS088, ACSIS090, ACSIS091, ACSIS093, ACSIS103, ACSIS104, ACSIS105, ACSIS107, ACSIS108, ACSIS110, ACSIS215, ACSIS216, ACSIS218 , ACSIS221, ACSIS231, ACSIS232

Science as a Human Endeavour

ACSHE050, ACSHE061, ACSHE081, ACSHE098

NSW Science & Technology Syllabus Content

A student:

 

• investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken (ST2-4WS).
   
• investigates by posing questions, including testable questions, making predictions and gathering data to draw evidence-based conclusions and develop explanations (ST3-4WS).
  
  NSW K - 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

• Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per day (9:00am until 3:00pm)
• Access to 3 electrical power sockets and 8 tables
• Chairs are not required
• An outside area for mess
• Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 45 minutes
• Interactive whiteboards are handy but not essential

• $1250 inc. GST per full day workshop
• In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour!

For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can visit your school as part of a regional science visit.

We don't charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your school office. Most schools tend to fill the science workshops & shows based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions on our science incursions please contact us.

Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to enquire or make a booking for your primary school.


 

Extension Ideas!

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  1-hour Professional Development in the afternoon or create a Full Day STEM Accelerator!
  For schools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this science workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit.
  
  
   
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  Often students attend our science workshops and shows with questions that stem beyond the covered topic area. Ask a scientist aims to give students a chance to get their questions answered! Run as a 30-minute session at a cost of $70 inc. GST.
  
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