Experimental and Investigative Science

“I Can” Science Record

Level W

Date / Description / Complete
I have begun to explore my immediate surroundings using my senses.
I am beginning to understand that I can communicate with others to control my environment.
e.g. If I make a sound…
I can sign and others will respond. I show a facial reaction / physical reaction to things brought to me to touch, see or hear.
e.g. Stroke the duckling or watch magnetism.
I will attend to others for a short period of time.
I can / will tolerate being part of a group.
I will explore a range of tasks with prompts.
I will explore a range of tasks independently.
I can select the appropriate (and routinely used) equipment for a task.
e.g. Apron for water play.
I can initiate interaction when carrying out activities with others with prompts.
I can initiate interaction when carrying out activities with others without prompts.

Level 1 – (Experimental and Investigative Science)

I can describe simple features of objects, living things and events following observation.
I can talk about my work.
I can make a simple drawing about my work.
I can use a simple graph or chart about my work (with help).
I can ask simple questions about what I observe or experience.
I show interest and curiosity about my work.
I can carry out a simple task with help using apparatus.
I can note similarities and differences when observing or taking part in investigations.

Level 2 – (Experimental and Investigative Science)

I can say how we can investigate ideas suggested to me.
e.g. Sort for floating or sinking.
I can say what I think will happen next.
I can make observations about what happens.
I can describe some things that make a test fair or unfair.
I can use simple equipment.
I can make a simple chart or graph about my work (with help).
I am beginning to compare objects, living things and events that I can observe.
I can say whether or not I expected something to happen.

Level 3 – (Experimental and Investigative Science)

I can put forward my own ideas.
I can make simple predictions.
I can recognise when a test is unfair.
I can record my measurements and observations in a variety of ways.
I can explain to my teacher why something has happened during an observation.
I can explain to my teacher the reasons behind simple patterns in recorded measurements.
e.g. Length or direction of shadows in the playground over the period of a week.
I can tell my teacher what I have found out about in my work.

Level 4 – (Experimental and Investigative Science)

I know the importance of a fair test.
I can suggest how to vary one element in a task, whilst keeping others the same.
I can make predictions.
I can decide what evidence to collect.
I can select the right equipment and use it correctly.
I can present my results as careful observations and measurements using tables, bar charts and simple line graphs.
I can make comparisons and identify trends and patterns in my results.
I am able to use results and my scientific knowledge and understanding to draw conclusions.

Level 5 - (Experimental and Investigative Science)

I can identify key factors to consider in scientific investigations.
I can make predictions based on previous scientific knowledge and understanding.
I can select suitable equipment for a range of tasks and use it with care and safety.
I can make observations and measurements with precision and accuracy.
I am beginning to check my results and make simple explanations about any differences I might note.
I can record observations and measurements systematically and present data as line graphs.
I am able to draw conclusions that are consistent with the evidence using my scientific knowledge and understanding.