Construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information

Content descriptor

Construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information.

Code

AC9S8I07

Year level

Year 8

Subject

Science

Strand

Science inquiry

Sub-strand

Evaluating

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Learning intention

We are learning to construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information.

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Construct evidence-based arguments to support   or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information.

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• AC9S8H01Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge
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• AC9S8H03Examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations
• 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

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