Investigations

Investigations

In Llanrhidian, science investigations must not only develop a range of skills, but must also link to the real world. We believe that when children see the relevance of learning, they are able to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to support progress. This is why we always follow the HAKA approach when planning our investigations.

The following documents help teachers design stage appropriate investigations for their learners. They will be adapted to link with the whole school topic, and any current and relevant events.

Key Scientific Vocabulary

It is vital that pupils develop a progressive scientific language to support their learning, and to enable them to explain their thinking. Below is a list of key vocabulary that teachers will develop through the teaching of science, and all other AoLEs.


Evidence	Evidence	Evidence	Evidence
Information	Information	Information	Information
Ideas	Ideas	Ideas	Ideas
Findings	Findings	Findings	Findings
Record	Record	Record	Record
Enquiries	Enquiries	Enquiries	Enquiries
Observations	Observations	Observations	Observations
Sort	Plan	Plan	Plan
Group	Method	Method	Method
Compare	Success Criteria	Success Criteria	Success Criteria
Differences	Familiar	Familiar	Familiar
Describe	Organise	Organise	Organise
Construct	Opinions	Opinions	Opinions
	Changes	Changes	Changes
	Identify	Identify	Identify
	Prediction	Prediction	Prediction
	Outcomes	Outcomes	Outcomes
	Patterns	Patterns	Scientific
	Trends	Trends	Fair Test
	Facts	Facts	Variables
	Beliefs	Beliefs	Conclusions
	Equipment	Equipment	Decisions
	Everyday Experience	Scientific	Bias
	Instructions	Fair Test	Independent Variable
	Cons	Variables	Dependent Variable
	Explanation	Conclusions	Control Variable
	Pros	Decisions	Justify
		Bias	Accurate
		Amendments	Progress
		Range	Relationships
		Similar	Reliability
		Explain	Models
		Anomaly	Consistent
			Views
			Evaluate
			Strategy
			Appropriate
			Dissimilar
			Anomaly
			Anomalies

Progression of Scientific Vocabulary

Progression of Scientific Vocabulary.pdf

Investigation Planners using the HAKA approach.

The intention of these planners are to support the teacher in planning and preparing for learning. The HAKA approach is firmly rooted in the 12 pedagogical principles. Underpinning all science in Llanrhidian is “active and experiential” learning leading to high quality outcomes for pupils. We believe that Science needs a balance of knowledge, concepts and skills that can be applied in learning across all AoLEs, and beyond the school gates.