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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: What Is "Good Science"?

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explanation of the scientific process and the differences between science and non-science. This is a concise and clearly written description.
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Activity
Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
This amazing website provides access to 200 exciting experiments from cartoonist, broadcaster, and engineer, Tim Hunkin. Each experiment is categorized and illustrated.
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Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Medmyst: Nemesis in Neuropolis

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online learning adventure game, students will play the role of scientist, historian, and detective. By solving the problem presented in this smallpox case, they will learn how infectious diseases are spread, how the smallpox...
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Lesson Plan
University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Genetics of Taste (High School Level) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multi-activity lesson plan in which students will use the scientific method to examine human variation in the ability to taste different substances.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Three States of Matter

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers can find an interactive lesson plan for introducing the three states of matter to the early elementary student using items that they are familiar with. This also includes gathering data and filling in a table, an important part...
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Paper Helicopters: Variables and Experimental Design

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Introduce scientific design and variables through this simple lesson of building paper helicopters. Activity includes a link to a video on how to make helicopters.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Ji Tt: Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the scientific method by planning an experiment to test a hypothesis. Their hypothesis should be based on a common pseudo-science or alternative health treatment topic. Students will compare their designs with other...
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Research Methods: Description in Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific examples are used show the importance of good description in scientific research since data and numbers are not always available.
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Research Methods: Comparison in Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Pros and cons of the comparative method of research are described. Specific examples are used to show how and why the comparative method may be used when researching.
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Research Methods: Modeling in Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of how physical and conceptual models can be used during scientific research. Several examples are given ranging from modeling with Legos to computer modeling.
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Unit Plan
University of California

Q Files: Misconceptions About Science

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many students have misconceptions about what science is and how it works. This module explains and corrects some of the most common misconceptions that students are likely having trouble with.
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Interactive
Fundación Cientec

Cientec: El Metodo Cientfico

For Students 3rd - 8th
A very nicely designed website that introduces the scientific method and, upon clicking on each process, provides more detailed information.
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Lesson Plan
The College of Physicians

The History of Vaccines: The Scientific Method in Vaccine History [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize students with the history of vaccination and the use of the scientific method in the development of vaccines and the study of infectious disease. For this lesson, students will explore the...
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Interactive
Other

Montana State University: Strange Dead Bird

For Students 5th - 8th
An online interactive mystery where students use their science knowledge to solve the death of some strange birds. Use the clues given to use the scientific method to figure out why the animals are getting sick.
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Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Csi: The Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the CSI television show, this series of four role-playing games helps students learn the scientific method and try their hand at solving crimes. Discover if you have what it takes to be a forensic scientist.
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Round and Round With Simple Motors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After developing a hypothesis on how a motor works, students investigate this by building a simple electric motor, using the scientific method as they proceed. Includes handouts and worksheets, as well as a vocabulary list with...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describe how the Renaissance period in history changed the approach to science. Identify the steps of the scientific method. Differentiate between the independent...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Chemistry: Introduction to Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This online course guides students through the scientific method with an emphasis on analyzing data and graphical analysis as a foundation to a chemistry course.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Preparing to Study Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of some fundamental math and science concepts that will be helpful in learning chemistry. Links are provided to help you learn or review the material on Khan Academy.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: The Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how you can test a hypothesis with the scientific method by reading this article.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Controlled Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explores how scientist conduct controlled experiments to test hypotheses.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Physics: An Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive lesson introduces students to the branch of science known as physics.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Heave Ho!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will discover the scientific basis for the use of inclined planes. They will explore, using a spring scale, a bag of rocks and an inclined plane, how dragging objects up a slope is easier than lifting them straight up into the...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Scientific Investigation and Reasoning

For Students 7th - 9th
A tutorial reviewing over the steps of the scientific method.