Year 8 Science · Australian Curriculum v9
Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge
Content descriptor
Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.
- Code
- AC9S8H01
- Year level
- Year 8
- Subject
- Science
- Strand
- Science as a human endeavour
- Sub-strand
- Nature and development of science
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Learning intention
We are learning to explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.
Cloze sentence
Explain how new evidence or different can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.
Related Year 8 Science descriptors
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- AC9S8H04Explore the role of science communication in informing individual viewpoints and community policies and regulations
- AC9S8I01Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships
- AC9S8I02Plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
- AC9S8I03Select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate
- AC9S8I04Select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
- AC9S8I05Analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9S8H01?
AC9S8H01 is a content descriptor in the Year 8 Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Science as a human endeavour strand). It asks students to explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.
What year level is AC9S8H01?
AC9S8H01 sits in the Year 8 Science curriculum.
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