Year 3

Why is a method important?

In this lesson we will learn how to structure a written method for a scientific investigation.

Year 3

Why is a method important?

In this lesson we will learn how to structure a written method for a scientific investigation.

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Key learning points

  1. Identify a good method
  2. Follow the instructions in a method
  3. Write a method for an investigation

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is only found on diagrams?
Coloured in
Image is accurate
Correct answer: Key parts labelled
Q2.
Why do we not use shading on diagrams?
I don't know, I think it looks good
Correct answer: It isn't accurate
We do shade on diagrams
Q3.
What do illustrations have that diagrams do not?
Accurate information
Correct answer: Extra detail
Include an image

3 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of a method?
Correct answer: For someone to be able to recreate your experiment exactly
For someone to read
For you to remember how you did it
Q2.
Which of these is NOT how to write a good method?
Clear instructions
Correct answer: Miss out the boring steps
Step by step
Q3.
What comes before the step by step instructions in a method?
Correct answer: An equipment list
My to do list
What Dee Dee had for breakfast?