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Day 159 · Leave a useful noteFoundation Science · T4 W31–32 · Day 159 lesson

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Foundation / Science / Term 4 / Weeks 31 32

Part of the full two-week lesson sequence. Check the pack guide and taught point before teaching.

Open for this lesson: Pack guide · Sources and materials · Optional practice · Check guide · Aids and text routes.

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Learner choices

Goal: share a material question, observation and uncertainty with a willing listener. Proposed opportunities: AC9SFU03, AC9SFH01, AC9SFI05.

Prepare: child's own record and window/cover or the labelled fictional notebook; share aid; optional willing adult/peer. No public photo or recording needed.

  1. Choose the message · 3 min. Child picks one useful discovery or unanswered question about their window. A private explanation to the educator is enough.
  2. Choose the source · 4 min. Point to the actual row or model row. Include a short source phrase: “In my view today…” or “In Pip's pretend notebook…”.
  3. Make the note · 7 min. Use picture, words, sign, AAC or child-directed scribing. Include material/part, what was noticed, purpose and one unknown. No handwriting speed criterion.
  4. Try it with a listener · 5 min. If someone is willing, ask what the note says. Keep actual words or NONE. A supplied listener example is not feedback from a person.
  5. Improve one thing · 4 min. Child chooses a bigger circle picture, clearer sample label or smaller claim. Let the note remain private.
  6. Keep and next · 2 min. Save first note/change and optional response. Keep tomorrow's fresh two-material object case held.