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adaptation
beaks
birds
ecology
moa
Students answer one question about diet given the type of beak that birds have. Students are also asked about how scientists might investigate information about moa.
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energy
energy transformation
physics concepts
Task: Describe how energy is transformed in three situations. Assessment focus: energy transformation.
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table construction
tally charts
Students complete and total a tally chart of food left from Tiare's party.
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Life processes
dinosaurs
evidence
fossils
inference
Students are provided with four diagrams of different types of fossils. Students are asked to explain the type of information each of these fossils could provide.
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measurement
physical inquiry
temperature
thermometers
Task: Select the most suitable thermometer to use for different purposes and answer two questions about scale. Assessment focus: making measurements decisions.
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atoms
elements
structure of matter
symbols
Students use the periodic table and their own knowledge to complete the types of atoms present, and total number of atoms present for three compounds.
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graph construction
pie graphs
Students use a protractor to construct a pie chart to record the frequency of favourite TV programmes from the data provided in a table.
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equivalent fractions
frequency tables
probability
table interpretation
Students interpret information in a frequency table to answer probability.
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breakeven points
graph interpretation
linear equations
simultaneous equations
Students interpret a line graph of a practical situation.
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Junior Journal 27
School Journal
comprehension
evaluating
inference
main idea
Students are assessed on their ability to identify important information and the main idea of an article about plants. Junior Journal 27, reading age 7.5-8. Text provided.
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2-dimensional shapes
shape properties
Students decide whether shapes rectangles or not and explain their reasoning.
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changes
data gathering
data interpretation
heat
investigation
popcorn
practical
This practical task investigates the effect of temperature on the rate at which corn pops. Students collect data and make a conclusion.
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bar graphs
graph construction
Students construct a bar graph by categorising a range food items.
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frequency tables
percentages
probability
table interpretation
Students interpret data presented in a frequency table to calculate percentages and make comparisons.
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graph construction
graph interpretation
graphs
magnetism
magnets
physics concepts
Data from a test of comparative strengths of different magnets is provided. Students graph the data and make a conclusion.
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adaptation
beaks
birds
ecology
feet
native birds
pattern seeking
peer assessment
Task: Show the relationship of birds' beaks and feet to the food they eat. Assessment focus: adaptations.
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measurement
scales
thermometers
Students are provided with a diagram of a thermometer and they answer questions on its use, how it works, and then read the temperatures from four thermometers.
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candles
chemistry and society
melting point
properties
Students decide if a statement is correct and then give a reason for their answer. Assessment focus: Using science ideas to explain a view.
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peer assessment
physical properties
plastics
pollution
properties
rubbish
table interpretation
Answer questions about rubbish picked up on a beach, and suggest reasons why plastic is the most common rubbish.
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Earth systems
graph interpretation
pie graphs
water
water use
For this task students are provided with three pie graphs on water. Students are required to interpret these to answer four short answer questions.
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editing
This resource is based on a job application that needs editing. Students identify six different errors and suggest corrections.
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fair testing
graph construction
insulation
investigation
physical properties
planning investigations
properties
temperature
For this practical task students plan and carry out a fair test to determine which of four different cups will keep water the hottest over 10 minutes. Students are also required to graph their results and write a conclusion.
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astronomical systems
graph construction
graph interpretation
shadows
Students use provided data on the time of day and the length of the shadow to construct a line graph. Students interpret their graph to answer three questions.