# Thirty same-target routes · Days 21–30 Choose a route for access and interest, not a fixed learning style. Each route asks the **same source-bounded Science question** for the day. A child can switch between pointing, AAC, speech, signing, drawing, broad tactile cards, private explanation and directing an adult. Attribute adult descriptions; a model never becomes a direct view. When the local source is unavailable, a model-only route is preparatory and the actual-source target remains open. Follow [source/safety instructions](MATERIALS.md). Days 25/30 cards are **after-check practice** with cases different from the held checks. ## Day 21 · Feature versus guess - **A · point/draw:** From a safe live plant A view, point to one actually visible external feature and draw only its outline; add date/source and one question. - **B · say/AAC:** Tell the teacher one feature you directly noticed or begin “The adult reported…”, then distinguish it from a guess about plant health. - **C · supported source route:** Direct an adult to the approved live plant A view and ask for a neutral feature description; select a broad FEATURE SHOWN / UNKNOWN card and attribute ADULT REPORT. A tactile Model F1 may help explain an outline but stays separate from the real source. ## Day 22 · Two plant sources - **A · side-by-side cards:** Read source/date for actual A and B, mark one visible feature same/different, and put blocked details under CANNOT TELL. - **B · oral/private:** Describe one real feature from each live plant source or attribute an adult report; explain why a hidden part cannot be counted. - **C · large-source strips:** Arrange broad A/B feature strips dictated from real dated views, or mark one as PHOTO/MODEL if that is what was used; preserve source types. ## Day 23 · Animal source - **A · annotated card:** After safe live view or licensed photo, draw two external features actually shown and label LIVE or PHOTO, with date/source. - **B · speak/AAC:** Give two source-bounded features from the view or neutral adult report and one unknown about behaviour/home; do not infer a species. - **C · tactile/read-aloud:** Hear exact live-view adult report or rights-cleared photo description with source named; select broad FEATURE SHOWN / NOT SHOWN cards and keep ADULT REPORT attribution. ## Day 24 · Group by an evidenced rule - **A · move cards:** Place dated plant/animal source cards under a chosen visible-feature rule, then change the rule; put unsupported features under CANNOT TELL. - **B · explain:** Tell teacher the rule and source evidence for each placement, then say which card moves when only the rule changes. - **C · tactile groups:** Use two broad bounded areas and a CANNOT TELL area; direct an adult to place large source cards and explain one placement from an actually sourced feature. ## Day 25 · After the fresh check only - **A · new model marks:** Make two original fictional cards, one with a long line and one with short lines; sort by line length while labelling MODEL ONLY. - **B · question:** Ask what approved live source and safe viewing point would help check whether a real plant shows a feature; leave the answer unknown. - **C · tactile:** Group large invented line cards by “has a bend” with adult read-aloud, then explain why this is drawing reasoning and not a local living-thing record. ## Day 26 · Purpose and prediction - **A · mat:** Name the actual approved panel/source and large filled-circle card; write a visibility question and prediction before adult placement. - **B · say/AAC:** Choose visible public sign or hidden guessing-game job; predict whether this exact panel will let the circle show and name a condition to hold same. - **C · broad layout:** Arrange large SYMBOL / PANEL / OBSERVER labels on a stable desk without moving the real panel; direct adult where an approved trial would occur and mark result NOT TESTED until then. ## Day 27 · One actual panel view - **A · direct view:** After approved placement, mark VISIBLE / NOT VISIBLE / CANNOT TELL for the actual filled circle under panel A, plus source/date/distance. - **B · private report:** Tell teacher your earlier prediction and exactly what you directly saw or what adult reported; avoid “all of this material”. - **C · no-touch/order:** Hear neutral adult description while panel remains fixed; point to broad RESULT / NOT TESTED cards and name ADULT REPORT, not direct sight. ## Day 28 · Two panels and a layer - **A · comparison table:** Record actual A, B and optional A+B visibility separately after safe trials, verified material parts or UNKNOWN, and any different glare/position. - **B · say/AAC:** Compare what happened with A and B in these conditions; describe A+B as two layers and state which control differed. - **C · large panel labels:** Arrange broad A, B and A+B cards in trial order; direct adult to place approved real panels and dictate source-labelled results or NOT TESTED. ## Day 29 · Material choice for a job - **A · page:** From a dated actual panel log, select one for visible public sign or hidden guessing game; state observed reason and one limit. - **B · private explanation:** Explain to teacher source, actual visibility or NOT TESTED, job and cautious choice; record only a real listener question if one occurs. - **C · tactile sequence:** Touch five broad numbered claim prompts; direct adult to read/scribe, with ADULT REPORT or MODEL label preserved. ## Day 30 · After the fresh check only - **A · future plan:** Draw a new large plain symbol and blank A/B boxes for a future approved trial; leave actual results NOT TESTED. - **B · explain:** Compare a printed model sentence with an actual dated panel log; say which can support a material choice here. - **C · large cards:** Arrange broad SOURCE / PREDICTION / RESULT / UNKNOWN cards in order, then tell an adult why a fictional result is not local evidence. 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