Observing, Measuring & Recording

Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 11.4.3

Observing, Measuring & Recording

During your investigation, you need to be able to record what you observe or measure.

Recording what happened

Recording what happened

  • Recording what happens can be done using:
  • Brief notes.
  • Tables.
  • Diagrams.
  • Voice recordings.
  • Pictures or video.
Working together

Working together

  • Working with a partner is useful in scientific investigations.
  • You and your partner can check measurements for accuracy and agreement.

Test yourself on Observing, Measuring & Recording

  • When doing a scientific investigation, it is useful to work with what?

  • What can you use to record what happens in an experiment?

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