Division I (Grades 1-3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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GRADE 1: Engage in and describe investigation. Â
GRADE 2:Â Examine investigation and how it is influenced by purpose.
GRADE 3:Â Engage in investigation and consider its potential to build understanding of the natural world.
GRADE 1
Q. What is investigation?
KNOWLEDGE
Scientists perform investigations to answer questions.
Investigation involves
asking a question
making predictions about what the answer will be
gathering information
forming conclusions
UNDERSTANDING
Investigations are carried out as a way to try to understand the world.
There are steps to be followed during an investigation.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Discuss why investigation is important in science.
Ask a question and make a prediction about what the answer will be.
Carry out a simple investigation with guidance.
KNOWLEDGE
Observations can be gathered using the senses.
Observations may be recorded as data in many ways, including
words
pictures
numbers
UNDERSTANDING
Investigation involves making observations and recording them as data.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Gather observations using various senses to answer questions.
KNOWLEDGE
Scientists keep records of data using
record books
computers
recordings (sound and video)
photographs
UNDERSTANDING
Recording data accurately helps ensure observations can be referenced in the future.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Use recorded data to reflect on an investigation.
KNOWLEDGE
Investigations are carried out by a variety of people, such as
teachers
students
scientists
police
doctors
UNDERSTANDING
Investigations can be performed by individuals or groups.
Talking to local scientists can help develop understanding of the local environment and beyond.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Discuss the role of a scientist or a person in a science-related activity.Â
KNOWLEDGE
Investigation includes safety & respect for
people
plants
animals
the environment
UNDERSTANDING
Investigation requires safety and respect.
Investigations can be sparked by curiosity.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Demonstrate safety and respect during investigations.
Generate questions about natural phenomena.
GRADE 2
Q. What methods & processes can be used in scientific investigation?
KNOWLEDGE
Procedures scientists use to guide investigations include
asking questions
making predictions
planning the investigation
observing and recording data
analyzing data
reaching conclusions
discussing observations and conclusions
UNDERSTANDING
Investigations have systematic procedures to guide the study of natural phenomena.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Reflect on how purpose and planning influence an investigation.
Make various predictions based on questions to be investigated.
Test predictions by observing and recording data.
KNOWLEDGE
Being objective means not being influenced by personal thoughts, feelings, or expectations.
Techniques that scientists use to remain objective can include
recording accurate observations
choosing appropriate tools
carefully measuring
basing conclusions on facts and data
UNDERSTANDING
Investigation in science involves collecting and analyzing data objectively to form conclusions.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Carry out simple investigations in an objective manner using appropriate tools and techniques.
KNOWLEDGE
Data that can be combined includes observations and counts.
Scientists may perform an investigation many times or compare with others to make sure results are similar.
Repetition of an investigation includes performing the same procedure using the same materials in the same context.
UNDERSTANDING
Data from investigations can be combined.
Results of investigations should be consistent if repeated by another scientist.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Collaborate to compile recorded data into a single list or chart.
Compare observations and data with others.
KNOWLEDGE
All recorded observations should relate to the purpose of an investigation.
UNDERSTANDING
The purpose of investigations is to find answers to specific questions.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Determine if observations relate to the purpose of the investigation.
KNOWLEDGE
Creative scientific processes include
asking questions
planning ways to problem solve
designing
trial and error
UNDERSTANDING
Creative scientific processes can be used during investigations to solve problems and learn.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Apply creative scientific processes during investigations.
GRADE 3
Q. How can investigation help to develop knowledge in science?
KNOWLEDGE
Three types of scientific investigations are descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations.
Descriptive investigations involve gathering observations to describe the physical world.
Comparative investigations involve collecting sets of data to make comparisons.
Experimental investigations involve designing experiments to determine if there is a cause-and-effect relationship.
UNDERSTANDING
Investigation is a process that aims to explain observable phenomena.
Investigation can be approached in multiple ways depending on context and purpose.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Investigate through description, comparison, and simple experiments.
Develop conclusions from descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations based on observation.
KNOWLEDGE
Scientific attitudes and values are based on objectivity and include accuracy in recording and communicating data.
Objectivity in science is an attempt to learn about the world using methods that remove the influence of personal thoughts, feelings, and expectations.
UNDERSTANDING
Investigation requires the understanding and application of scientific attitudes and values.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Identify possible issues that may occur during an investigation, including errors in recording and communicating data.
Demonstrate objectivity during an investigation by accurately and honestly recording and communicating data.
KNOWLEDGE
Observations and results from investigations can be analyzed by
making connections to previous knowledge
asking questions
noticing changes
discussing
collaborating
UNDERSTANDING
Observations and results from investigations should be analyzed to confirm accuracy and build knowledge.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Discuss observations and the results of investigations.
Analyze observations and the results of investigations.
Ask questions about observations and the results of investigations.
KNOWLEDGE
Scientists often use their own investigations and those of other scientists to develop new questions for further study.
UNDERSTANDING
Analysis of data and scientific results may spark new questions for investigation.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Develop new questions for further study from an analysis of data and the results of a simple investigation.
KNOWLEDGE
Information or data can come from many sources, such as
scientists
texts
websites
Elders or Knowledge Keepers
community members
personal observations
Some sources of information are more trustworthy than others.
UNDERSTANDING
Information or data from investigations can be used to make decisions.
SKILLS & PROCEDURES
Gather data from investigations.
Discuss the trustworthiness of sources of information or data.
Select trustworthy data to support decisions.
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