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Working scientifically: observing over time

Observing over time enquiries in primary science are a fantastic way for children to be curious about the world around them.

Observing over time enquiries are a fantastic way for children to be curious about the world around them.These types of enquiries lend themselves to observing the natural world, but can also be used when comparing materials and observing physical processes.

The video below gives you an introduction to observing over time; below the video you will find a useful resource to download which includes suggestions for some of the ‘big questions’ that pupils might explore by observing over time. A full transcript of the video can also be downloaded below.

Observing over time

 

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Working scientifically: observing over time PDF 485 KB Download
Observing over time video transcript PDF 18 KB Download

Published: 5 October 2021


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