The nature of science: measurement, accuracy and precision
Description
The nature of science resources try to give students an awareness of science as a changing body of knowledge. This resource contains activities for students which help them discover the importance and difficulties of accurate experimentation.
Type of Activity
:
group work
Audience
:
Teacher
Age Group
:
11 to 16 years
Subjects
:
Scientific ideas & evidenceDevelopment of scientific ideasData & its limitationsInvestigative workAsking questionsPlanningAnalysing, concluding & explainingEvaluatingLimitationsErrors & anomaliesEquipment, apparatus & instrumentsTeaching approaches/pedagogyExperiment & investigationSafety & risk assessmentLaboratory skills developmentUsing standard techniquesCross-curricular linksTeaching sequences/lesson plans