How to run FI activities
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BA First Investigators activities are designed to be flexible, so that they can be used:
Each activity ends in more open ended questions, which encourage children to take the topics further and develop their own investigations if they wish. All the activities have been thoroughly tried and tested by teachers and are accompanied by teachers' notes.
When you are happy that students have completed the required number of activities, you simply fill in the award application form in the First Investigators pack and send it to the .
- in lessons
- in a science club
- at home
Equipment
All activities are easy to resource, with objects readily available around the home or classroom.Developing investigation skills
First Investigators leads children in the development of investigation skills, from observing, recording and measuring through to predicting, fair testing and interpreting results.Each activity ends in more open ended questions, which encourage children to take the topics further and develop their own investigations if they wish. All the activities have been thoroughly tried and tested by teachers and are accompanied by teachers' notes.
Applying for awards
There are two levels of First Investigators awards:Silver star award
Gold star award
When you are happy that students have completed the required number of activities, you simply fill in the award application form in the First Investigators pack and send it to the .
