Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models

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Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models.

Code

AC9S9I01

Year level

Year 9

Subject

Science

Strand

Science inquiry

Sub-strand

Questioning and predicting

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Learning intention

We are learning to develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models.

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Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test   and develop explanatory models.

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