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Day 101 — What is the material question?Foundation Science · T3 W21–22 · Day 101 lesson

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Foundation / Science / Term 3 / Weeks 21 22

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Goal: pose a question about one changed material composition and make a genuine advance prediction if a test is planned. Proposed codes: AC9SFU03, AC9SFH01, AC9SFI01. Prepare: L setup paragraph only, question mat, Card 101.

  1. Source · 3 min. Name L FICTIONAL MODEL; confirm separately whether an adult-approved real pair exists. If not, REAL OBSERVATION NOT AVAILABLE.
  2. Read setup · 4 min. Read both same-outline arrow constructions before L's results. Children identify paper front on both and card backing on C.
  3. Model question · 5 min. Adult asks, “Will adding the card backing change the tip position in this gentle lift?” and records a possible prior prediction without claiming an outcome.
  4. Child try · 7 min. Card 101 routes ask/select one question and prediction before results; adult saves exact response/time/order if a real test will happen.
  5. Check · 4 min. Ask whether “C is stronger” is already known from its drawing. Child says material presence can be seen in a drawing but bending needs a genuine observation.
  6. Exit · 2 min. Keep question and prior-prediction status separate from result.