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Key Stage 1
Meaning
An investigation is when we search for the truth by looking at evidence.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A scientific investigation is when we look at the natural world to answer a question.
About Investigations
- Experiments are a type of investigation where we change one variable to see how it affects another.
- An investigation that is not an experiment is one where we look at the world without changing anything.
Examples
We might investigate the following questions:
- How many legs do a insects have?
- Are all leaves green?
- How many daisies are there in a field?
- What do ants eat?
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A scientific investigation is when we examine the natural world to learn more about it.
About Investigations
- Experiments are a type of investigation where we change one variable to see how it affects another in order to test a hypothesis.
- An investigation that is not an experiment is one where we make observations of the world without changing anything.