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Elaboration ACSIS204

using primary or secondary scientific evidence to support or refute a conclusion

Elaboration (1) ACSIS204

constructing a scientific argument showing how their evidence supports their claim

Elaboration ACSIS205

evaluating the strength of a conclusion that can be inferred from a particular data set

Elaboration (1) ACSIS205

distinguishing between random and systematic errors and how these can affect investigation results

Elaboration (2) ACSIS205

identifying alternative explanations that are also consistent with the evidence

Elaboration (3) ACSIS206

acknowledging the need to critically analyse scientific literature for potential cultural bias towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration ACSIS206

researching the methods used by scientists in studies reported in the media

Elaboration (1) ACSIS206

judging the validity of science-related media reports and how these reports might be interpreted by the public

Elaboration (2) ACSIS206

describing how scientific arguments, as well as ethical, economic and social arguments, are used to make decisions regarding personal and community issues

Elaboration ACSIS208

using the internet to facilitate collaboration in joint projects and discussions

Elaboration (1) ACSIS208

constructing evidence based arguments and engaging in debate about scientific ideas

Elaboration (2) ACSIS208

presenting results and ideas using formal experimental reports, oral presentations, slide shows, poster presentations and contributing to group discussions

Elaboration (3) ACSIS208

using a range of representations, including mathematical and symbolic forms, to communicate science ideas

posing questions about family and places having explored sources relating to their own life (for example, sources such as family interviews, photographs, stories, film, classmates’ paintings, excursions to places)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI001

inquiring about the lives, places and events of family members and inquiring about their own history (for example, asking the questions ‘How old was I?’ ‘Where was I?’ and ‘What was I doing?’ in response to family photographs)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI001

posing questions about artefacts of the past (for example, ‘Is it old or new?’, ‘What was it used for?’) and representations of places (for example, ‘Where is this place?’, ‘What does this show?’ and ‘What is that?’)

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI001

asking questions about the place they are in after being encouraged to observe it using different senses

Elaboration ACHASSI002

exploring sources (for example, pictures, photographs, story books, artefacts, excursions to places, family interviews) to gain information about the past

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI002

listening to stories from oral, audiovisual and other sources to find information about family, friends, celebrations, places and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI002

observing the features of a special place (for example, their bedroom, under a tree) or local place (such as a beach, farm or ceremony site) and recording these observations

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