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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inquiry and the Nature of Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Killed the Dinosaurs?

For Students 9th - 10th
This Evolution Web feature explores how evidence can support a variety of hypotheses surrounding the mystery behind the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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Lesson Plan
California Institute of Technology

Exploring Infrared Image Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This NASA lesson plan explores the technology of infrared imaging. Learners will use infrared images of everyday items to explore infrared technology.
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Lesson Plan
California Institute of Technology

Infrared Zoo Lesson 2: Dinner in the Dark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After exploring the scenario of how a pit-viper may get his midnight snack, students learn about the infrared sense of a pit-viper. They then discuss how infrared technology has helped in our society.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Claude Bernard

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Claude Bernard, one of the first to suggest the use of blind experiments to ensure the objectivity of scientific observations.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers steps of the scientific methods and control group.