Demonstrate your learning

Demonstrate your learning

Get students to brainstorm a list of ‘testable’ questions from the topic they developed in earlier mind mapping activities. Use explicit roles in groups to get student groups to refine their list of ‘testable’ questions. Invite scientist mentors into the class to help with the final selection of a testable question for a scientific investigation. Get students to develop a list of appropriate equipment for their specific investigation and record a procedure to outline the steps to be undertaken after consultation with their mentor. Evaluate and give feedback on safety rules generated by students for their specific investigation.

Check your understanding of ‘fair testing‘ in this quiz.