Construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information

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Construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information.

Code

AC9S9I07

Year level

Year 9

Subject

Science

Strand

Science inquiry

Sub-strand

Evaluating

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We are learning to construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information.

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Construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support   or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information.

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