Science and Technology investigations (40%) Max 2000 words +/- 10%

EDST2110: Assessment 1

Science and Technology investigations (40%) Max 2000 words +/- 10%

Submission due date: 25 August 2024 by 2pm NOTE: Late submission penalties are 5%/day

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW see below and refer to the Marking Rubric on page 4 for additional details There are 2 parts to the assessment, both of which are to be uploaded on the provided templates in ONE single (merged) document through the same Turnitin link.

PART 1 (20%)

Submit four (4) investigations that you have personally completed from the Investigations List in iLearn and on pages 43-47 in the Workshop Booklet. Each schooling stage isto be represented i.e. there needs to be one investigation each for Early Stage 1 (ES1), Stage 1 (S1), Stage 2 (S2) and Stage 3 (S3). Four of the five contentstrandsin the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus are to be represented i.e. you need to submit 4 investigations that cover 4 of these strands: Digital Technologies, Earth and Space, Living World, Material World and Physical World.

Each investigation is to be presented in the provided PART 1 Assessment Template as a pdf file. Do not include lots of images as this will make the file too large. Do not include video clips. Do include evidence that you conducted each investigation yourself (science/digital selfies). Do correctly reference any images that are not your own. NOTE that results should be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

All four investigations will be assessed up to 5% each (maximum 20% total).

ONE of your investigations will be identified as your nominated investigation, which will be submitted as a Report (see Part 2).

PART 2 (20%)

Nominate ONE of your four submitted investigations for the major summative assessment (total 20%). Submit a short, written report using the provided PART 2 Assessment Template ias detailed below.

The report and any images associated with your nominated investigation are to be uploaded via Turnitin in ONE merged document with Part 1.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS PART 1: (20%)

This assessment requires you to apply the skills of Working Scientifically aligned with the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus to plan, conduct, collect, analyse and communicate data and findings from four (4) investigations, from the Investigation List using the provided assessment template comprising:

FOUR investigations (from the Investigation List provided) from the five syllabus content strands of:

Earth and Space (ES)

Living World (LW)

Material World (MW)

Physical World (PW)

Digital Technologies (DT)

and aligned with each level (ES1, S1, S2, S3) of the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus. For example, your four presentations may be: ES1 MW, S1 DT, S2 LW, S3 PW. Each presentation must be for a different strand and stage.

The investigations for ES, LW, MW and PW are to be conducted at home or at another suitable venue with visual evidence that you completed the investigation yourself. You need to include clear results with evidence of analysis that produces a conclusion to answer the investigation question. Complete investigations that cover all points (1-9) below. Submit on the required assessment template through Turnitin.

1. your testable question

2. your prediction/hypothesis

3. your investigation methods or procedures particularly how you conducted a fair test (identify variables), and that you conducted several trials

4. how you collected and analysed data related to the investigation

5. the outcomes or results, and your conclusion/s about why these occurred [NOTE that resultsshould be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

6. how the investigation aligns with syllabus Working Scientifically skills

7. how the investigation aligns with a specific aspect of the K-6 syllabus content strand outcome at the identified stage

8. ideas on how the investigation might be extended via additional learning experience/s to meet outcomes from the Design and Production strand

9. the science concept/s (knowledge) the investigation focuses on explained at 2 levels: I. for a teacher

II. for a student in the target age group

If you choose to include a DT investigation it also needs to be conducted at home or at another suitable venue with visual evidence that you completed the investigation yourself. Clearly, this type of activity does not have a testable question approach, but still involves some of the same steps. Complete an investigation that covers all points (1-9) below. Submit on the required assessment template through Turnitin.

DT equipment is available for borrowing so you can complete DT activities from the Investigations List in iLearn. Information about the borrowing procedure will be provided in a lecture.

1. your investigation question

2. your initial proposal for solving the problem

3. your investigation methods or procedures

4. how you collected and analysed data or requirements relating to the investigation 5. the outcomes or results, and your conclusion/s about why these occurred [NOTE that resultsshould be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

6. how your investigation aligns with syllabus Working Scientifically skills

7. how the investigation aligns with a specific aspect of the K-6 syllabus DT content strand outcome at the identified stage

8. ideas on how the investigation includes, or may be extended to include, additional learning experience/s to meet outcomes from the Design and Production strand

9. the digital concept/s (knowledge) the investigation focuses on explained at 2 levels:

I. for a teacher

II. for a student in the target age group

ASSESSMENT DETAILS PART 2: (20%)

Submit a report through Turnitin using the provided assessment template (Part 2) comprising:

1. Investigation: An outline of the selected investigation (question, methods, results and conclusions etc., responding to points 1-5 on page 2 for ES, LW, MW PW, or points 1-5 on page 2 for DT. [300-400 words, 5%]

2. Syllabus links: An explanation of the investigations links to the NSW Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (outcomes and skills) responding to points 6-8 on page 2 for ES, LW, MW PW, or points 6-8 on page 2 for DT. [300-400 words, 5%] [NOTE that NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus codes may be used to save words. Do NOT include ACARA/Australian Curriculum codes which look like this: ACSIS024]

3. Science or digital concepts: An explanation of the scientific concepts and knowledge (for ES, LW, MW, PW) or digital concepts and knowledge (for DT) underpinning the selected investigation, responding to point 9 on page 2. [400- 500 words, 7.5%] NOTE that this needs to be presented at 2 levels

for an adult, and

for a student in the target age group.

4. Use of referencing: Use APA v7 to include references to relevant research literature to support any claims that you make, or any information included in your assignment, particularly related to science or digital concepts. Ensure that you correctly use in text citations, and that the reference list is accurately formatted. Do not include a bibliography. [2.5%]

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The use of Artificial Intelligence is not prohibited. The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT GPT-4 (paid), Perplexity.ai (free/paid), Microsoft Copilot in creative mode (free), or Claude 3 Opus (paid) when working on this assessment is permitted. These tools can complement your efforts on assessments and can assist with planning, research, and editing, but they must be used intentionally and with utmost care. Intentional and careful use of these tools may assist the quality of your final submission, but poor or reckless use of the tools can quite easily negatively impact the quality of your submission. You are fully responsible for any issues or errors arising from their use. If you are considering actively engaging with LLMs to assist in completing this assessment, then please read the following very carefully.

Acknowledgement It is essential to acknowledge any tool used, both the model used and the way that you used it.

Confabulations, hallucinations, and fictitious sources It is your responsibility to use Generative AI tools ethically and appropriately. Any fictitious sources contained in your submitted paper may result in referral to academic integrity, regardless of whether they originated from your own research, Generative AI, or a random webpage. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all work that you submit.

EDST2110: Assessment 1

Science and Technology investigations (40%) Max 2000 words +/- 10%

Submission due date: 25 August 2024 by 2pm NOTE: Late submission penalties are 5%/day

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW see below and refer to the Marking Rubric on page 4 for additional details There are 2 parts to the assessment, both of which are to be uploaded on the provided templates in ONE single (merged) document through the same Turnitin link.

PART 1 (20%)

Submit four (4) investigations that you have personally completed from the Investigations List in iLearn and on pages 43-47 in the Workshop Booklet. Each schooling stage isto be represented i.e. there needs to be one investigation each for Early Stage 1 (ES1), Stage 1 (S1), Stage 2 (S2) and Stage 3 (S3). Four of the five contentstrandsin the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus are to be represented i.e. you need to submit 4 investigations that cover 4 of these strands: Digital Technologies, Earth and Space, Living World, Material World and Physical World.

Each investigation is to be presented in the provided PART 1 Assessment Template as a pdf file. Do not include lots of images as this will make the file too large. Do not include video clips. Do include evidence that you conducted each investigation yourself (science/digital selfies). Do correctly reference any images that are not your own. NOTE that results should be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

All four investigations will be assessed up to 5% each (maximum 20% total).

ONE of your investigations will be identified as your nominated investigation, which will be submitted as a Report (see Part 2).

PART 2 (20%)

Nominate ONE of your four submitted investigations for the major summative assessment (total 20%). Submit a short, written report using the provided PART 2 Assessment Template ias detailed below.

The report and any images associated with your nominated investigation are to be uploaded via Turnitin in ONE merged document with Part 1.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS PART 1: (20%)

This assessment requires you to apply the skills of Working Scientifically aligned with the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus to plan, conduct, collect, analyse and communicate data and findings from four (4) investigations, from the Investigation List using the provided assessment template comprising:

FOUR investigations (from the Investigation List provided) from the five syllabus content strands of:

Earth and Space (ES)

Living World (LW)

Material World (MW)

Physical World (PW)

Digital Technologies (DT)

and aligned with each level (ES1, S1, S2, S3) of the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus. For example, your four presentations may be: ES1 MW, S1 DT, S2 LW, S3 PW. Each presentation must be for a different strand and stage.

The investigations for ES, LW, MW and PW are to be conducted at home or at another suitable venue with visual evidence that you completed the investigation yourself. You need to include clear results with evidence of analysis that produces a conclusion to answer the investigation question. Complete investigations that cover all points (1-9) below. Submit on the required assessment template through Turnitin.

1. your testable question

2. your prediction/hypothesis

3. your investigation methods or procedures particularly how you conducted a fair test (identify variables), and that you conducted several trials

4. how you collected and analysed data related to the investigation

5. the outcomes or results, and your conclusion/s about why these occurred [NOTE that resultsshould be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

6. how the investigation aligns with syllabus Working Scientifically skills

7. how the investigation aligns with a specific aspect of the K-6 syllabus content strand outcome at the identified stage

8. ideas on how the investigation might be extended via additional learning experience/s to meet outcomes from the Design and Production strand

9. the science concept/s (knowledge) the investigation focuses on explained at 2 levels: I. for a teacher

II. for a student in the target age group

If you choose to include a DT investigation it also needs to be conducted at home or at another suitable venue with visual evidence that you completed the investigation yourself. Clearly, this type of activity does not have a testable question approach, but still involves some of the same steps. Complete an investigation that covers all points (1-9) below. Submit on the required assessment template through Turnitin.

DT equipment is available for borrowing so you can complete DT activities from the Investigations List in iLearn. Information about the borrowing procedure will be provided in a lecture.

1. your investigation question

2. your initial proposal for solving the problem

3. your investigation methods or procedures

4. how you collected and analysed data or requirements relating to the investigation 5. the outcomes or results, and your conclusion/s about why these occurred [NOTE that resultsshould be represented in a suitable format for the target age group.

6. how your investigation aligns with syllabus Working Scientifically skills

7. how the investigation aligns with a specific aspect of the K-6 syllabus DT content strand outcome at the identified stage

8. ideas on how the investigation includes, or may be extended to include, additional learning experience/s to meet outcomes from the Design and Production strand

9. the digital concept/s (knowledge) the investigation focuses on explained at 2 levels:

I. for a teacher

II. for a student in the target age group

ASSESSMENT DETAILS PART 2: (20%)

Submit a report through Turnitin using the provided assessment template (Part 2) comprising:

1. Investigation: An outline of the selected investigation (question, methods, results and conclusions etc., responding to points 1-5 on page 2 for ES, LW, MW PW, or points 1-5 on page 2 for DT. [300-400 words, 5%]

2. Syllabus links: An explanation of the investigations links to the NSW Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (outcomes and skills) responding to points 6-8 on page 2 for ES, LW, MW PW, or points 6-8 on page 2 for DT. [300-400 words, 5%] [NOTE that NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus codes may be used to save words. Do NOT include ACARA/Australian Curriculum codes which look like this: ACSIS024]

3. Science or digital concepts: An explanation of the scientific concepts and knowledge (for ES, LW, MW, PW) or digital concepts and knowledge (for DT) underpinning the selected investigation, responding to point 9 on page 2. [400- 500 words, 7.5%] NOTE that this needs to be presented at 2 levels

for an adult, and

for a student in the target age group.

4. Use of referencing: Use APA v7 to include references to relevant research literature to support any claims that you make, or any information included in your assignment, particularly related to science or digital concepts. Ensure that you correctly use in text citations, and that the reference list is accurately formatted. Do not include a bibliography. [2.5%]

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The use of Artificial Intelligence is not prohibited. The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT GPT-4 (paid), Perplexity.ai (free/paid), Microsoft Copilot in creative mode (free), or Claude 3 Opus (paid) when working on this assessment is permitted. These tools can complement your efforts on assessments and can assist with planning, research, and editing, but they must be used intentionally and with utmost care. Intentional and careful use of these tools may assist the quality of your final submission, but poor or reckless use of the tools can quite easily negatively impact the quality of your submission. You are fully responsible for any issues or errors arising from their use. If you are considering actively engaging with LLMs to assist in completing this assessment, then please read the following very carefully.

Acknowledgement It is essential to acknowledge any tool used, both the model used and the way that you used it.

Confabulations, hallucinations, and fictitious sources It is your responsibility to use Generative AI tools ethically and appropriately. Any fictitious sources contained in your submitted paper may result in referral to academic integrity, regardless of whether they originated from your own research, Generative AI, or a random webpage. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all work that you submit.

EDST 2110 Assessment template

PART 1

4 different investigations

Student name: _____________________

Student number: ___________________

Schooling Stage Investigation content strand completed

(DT/ES/LW/MW/PW)

Early Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Refer to the Assessment Description and Marking Rubric as you complete the following tables using dot point brief comments to address each aspect.

Complete ONE table for each Stage = 4 tables in total. Delete spare tables.

Expected word count = max 200 words per table = 4 x 200 = 800 words max for Part 1.

Stage page

Early Stage 1: ES/LW/MW/PW 2

Early Stage 1: DT 3

Stage 1: ES/LW/MW/PW 4

Stage 1: DT 5

Stage 2: ES/LW/MW/PW 6

Stage 2: DT 7

Stage 3: ES/LW/MW/PW 8

Stage 3: DT 9

Complete this table if your ES1 investigation is from ES/LW/MW/PW 200 words max

Early Stage 1 (ES1) Content strand: ES/LW/MW/PW (circle one)

1 What was your testable question? 2 What was your prediction/hypothesis? 3 What were your investigation methods? Identify fair test variables and how you conducted repeat trials. 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 science selfie* of you collecting data.

* must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in ES/LW/MW/PW and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended into a Design Challenge, so it meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the science concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Adult explanation:

Complete this table if your ES1 investigation is from DT 200 words max

Early Stage 1 (ES1) Content strand: DT

1 What was your investigation question? 2 What was your initial proposal for solving the problem? 3 What were your investigation methods or procedures? 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 digital selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in DT and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended with additional learning experiences to meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the

digital concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Adult explanation:

Complete this table if your S1 investigation is from ES/LW/MW/PW 200 words max

Stage 1 (S1) Content strand: ES/LW/MW/PW (circle one)

1 What was your testable question? 2 What was your prediction/hypothesis? 3 What were your investigation methods? Identify fair test variables and how you conducted repeat trials. 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 science selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in ES/LW/MW/PW and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended into a Design Challenge, so it meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the science concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Adult explanation:

Complete this table if your S1 investigation is from DT 200 words max

Stage 1 (S1) Content strand: DT

1 What was your investigation question? 2 What was your initial proposal for solving the problem? 3 What were your investigation methods or procedures? 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 digital selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in DT and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended with additional learning experiences to meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the

digital concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Complete this table if your S2 investigation is from ES/LW/MW/PW 200 words max

Stage 2 (S2) Content strand: ES/LW/MW/PW (circle one)

1 What was your testable question? 2 What was your prediction/hypothesis? 3 What were your investigation methods? Identify fair test variables and how you conducted repeat trials. 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 science selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in ES/LW/MW/PW and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended into a Design Challenge, so it meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the science concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Adult explanation:

Complete this table if your S2 investigation is from DT 200 words max

Stage 2 (S2) Content strand: DT

1 What was your investigation question? 2 What was your initial proposal for solving the problem? 3 What were your investigation methods or procedures? 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 digital selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in DT and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended with additional learning experiences to meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the

digital concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Complete this table if your S3 investigation is from ES/LW/MW/PW 200 words max

Stage 3 (S3) Content strand: ES/LW/MW/PW (circle one)

1 What was your testable question? 2 What was your prediction/hypothesis? 3 What were your investigation methods? Identify fair test variables and how you conducted repeat trials. 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 science selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in ES/LW/MW/PW and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended into a Design Challenge, so it meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the science concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

Adult explanation:

Complete this table if your S3 investigation is from DT 200 words max

Stage 3 (S3) Content strand: DT

1 What was your investigation question? 2 What was your initial proposal for solving the problem? 3 What were your investigation methods or procedures? 4 How did you collect data related to the investigation? Include 1 digital selfie* of you collecting data.

*must include your face 5 What are your results and conclusions?

Include a screenshot of repeat trial data, and results presented for the target age group. 6 How does this investigation align with syllabus Working Scientifically skills? 7 With which specific syllabus content in DT and the identified stage does this investigation align? 8 How could this investigation be extended with additional learning experiences to meets DP outcome requirements? 9 How would you explain the

digital concept/s to a child in the target age group, and an adult?

Child explanation:

EDST 2110 Assessment

PART 2

Nominated Investigation Report

Insert your name here

Insert your student number here

Insert the stage of your nominated investigation here

Insert the topic of your nominated investigation here

Section 1: Investigation data, analysis findings and results [~400 words]

Investigation purpose

This investigation set out to test.

Investigation method

This is where you outline what was done

Investigation results (tabulate or graph/chart results)

This is where you tell what happened through the data. NOTE that data needs to be presented in a suitable format for the target age group.

Investigation analysis and conclusion

This is where you explain/interpret what happened.

Section 2: Syllabus links [~400 words]

Syllabus links (cite NSW syllabus only codes can be used to save words)

How your investigation aligns with syllabus Working Scientifically skills

How the investigation aligns with a specific aspect of the focus K-6 syllabus content (ES, LW, MW, PW, DT) strand for this investigation outcome at the identified stage

How the investigation includes, or may be extended to include additional learning experience/s to meet outcomes from the Design and Production strand

Section 3: Explanation of science concepts and theories (Remember to reference all science content) [~500 words]

Explanation suitable for a teacher

Explanation suitable for a child in the nominated stage

Section 4: References

Use APA v7 to include references to relevant research literature to support any claims that you make, or any information included in your assignment, particularly related to science or digital concepts. Ensure that you correctly use in text citations, and that the reference list is accurately formatted. Do not include a bibliography.