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Primary Science: Investigation ideas with data logging
Foundation: It’s hot todayCollect data on daily weather conditions to identify patterns in local weather. What you need:
Year 1: I see the lightInvestigate light intensities in different locations and sources using a light probe. What you need:
Year 2: Forced smileUse a force sensor to detect the value of different applied forces then make a force smiley face! What you need:
Year 3: I’m MeltingInvestigate heat and physical changes by collecting temperature data as water changes state from solid to liquid. What you need:
Year 4: The sole purposeInvestigate the thermal properties of different shoe soles to determine the most appropriate material for its purpose. What you need:
Year 5: Solar systemModel the change in light intensity as distance from the Sun increases. What you need:
Year 6: I can surviveInvestigate how the growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment using an eco-column grow tube or field study. What you need:
Year 7: Renewable energy resourcesInvestigate the efficiency of wind energy as a renewable energy source for generating electrical energy. What you need:
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