Lesson 1

Investigations

BACK to year 7 home learning

During year 7 it is important for you to learn the skills involved in a science investigation.

Objectives:

Learn the meanings of the words: variable, independent variable, dependent variable and controlled variables.
Learn the difference between a variable and values.
Learn how to state a relationship.
Learn how to write a hypothesis.
Carry out a simple experiment.
Collect and record data.

PART A

Watch this video as an introduction.

7 home 1 a intro

PART B

This video explains variables and values. Follow the instructions and answer questions on paper.

7 Home 1 b VAR

PART C

This video explains more about variables. Follow the instructions and answer questions on paper.

7 home 1 c IDV DV CV

PART D

This video explains relationships. Follow the instructions and answer questions on paper.

7 home 1 e REL

PART E

This video explains the word hypothesis. Follow the instructions and answer questions on paper.

7 home 1 f hyp

PART F

This video explains more about taking repeat readings. Follow the instructions and answer questions on paper.

7 home 1 g REPEAT

PART G

This video explains the investigation you can try. Follow the instructions and record your results on paper.

7 home 1 INV

PART H

This is an assessment on the work we have done. Try your best!