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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a comprehensive survey of the life and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. It discusses his writings as well as his ideas on moral and political philosophy.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: Graphic Organizers (English)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Channel your inner 'Creature Power' while watching Wild Kratts! Dig deep into the video clips using these learning resources.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: Graphic Organizers (Spanish)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Canaliza tu "Poder Animal" interno mientras que ves Wild Kratts! Investiga mas a fondo en los videos utilizando estos recursos de aprendizaje.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Teaching the Scientific Method With Paper Rockets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will introduce your students to the scientific method using a fun, hands-on activity.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Learning the Scientific Method With Paper Rockets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about the scientific method in this activity that uses rockets made from nothing but paper, tape, and straws.
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Utah State Office of Education

Uen: Dark Matter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will learn about scientific method through the use of an article on dark matter.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Entrepreneurship: Creativity, Innovation, and Invention: How They Differ

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources teaches students how to distinguish between creativity, innovation, and invention, and to explain the difference between pioneering and incremental innovation, and which processes are best suited to each.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Growing Plants Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this unit, learners can learn about the affects of water, soil, and sunlight on plant's growth while learning about the scientific process. Unit allows students to create a controlled experiment while studying plants.
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Professional Doc
Cyberbee

Cyber Bee: Science Fair Preparation

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good starting-point for students preparing to participate in a science fair. Find tips for choosing a topic, managing your time, and creating a good display.
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Handout
California State University

Csun: Nature of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This California State University Northridge essay on the "Nature of Science, the Scientific Method, and Measurement" includes a historical perspective.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: The E Xperiment Files

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the scientific method and the use of X-ray microscopy as an experimental technique. Explains the use of X-ray microscopy in the study of malaria.
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Handout
Brigham Young University

Byu: Mark Davies: Scientific Methods and Empiricism

For Students 9th - 10th
These college professor's notes give an overview of empiricism as the cornerstone of the scientific method. It is the approach he uses to analyze linguistic phenomena in class.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: The Scientific Method

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this ten-question review quiz over the Scientific Method. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Biology Corner

The Biology Corner How Is the Surface Tension of Water Affected by Soap?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a classic lesson regarding surface tension. This worksheet combines properties of water and the scientific method together for a hands on investigation.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Bang

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to generate questions about fireworks that could be answered through scientifice evaluation.
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Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Data Types

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The University of Illinois provides this site that is helpful because of the various kinds of data that can be collected. This lesson plan helps students differentiate between qualitative, quantitative, and many other types of data.
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Unit Plan
University of California

Ucmp: Adventures at Dry Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students embark on an adventure to find out what life was like in Montana 60-70 million years ago. Students "join" a research lab to collect fossils from Montana and analyze them to find direct and indirect evidence of...
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Professional Doc
University of Washington

Univ. Of Washington: Successful Science Far Projects

For Students 6th - 8th
This competent site features a thorough and detailed description of the steps needed to produce a successful science fair project. Other helpful science fair web pages can be found on this site.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Fundamental Topics in Science App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This App provides information and activities to help students explore and understand topics in Science such as significant figures, precision and accuracy, scientific notation, and the scientific method.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Egg Drop Activity to Promote Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this multi-lesson hands-on inquiry activity, students will develop their critical thinking skills by designing and constructing an apparatus that will permit an egg to survive a nine foot fall. Given limited materials, they will...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Boiling Water With Ice: Effect of Pressure on the Boiling Point of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, which is a discrepant event with guided inquiry, the teacher will go through the steps of boiling water with ice. Through the learners telling and recording WHAT is happening, the teacher is showing the students what...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mystery Box Scientific Method Inquiry Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will use their senses to form hypotheses from observations. They will develop methods of collecting data, other than visual, by trying to determine the contents of several small boxes and should be able to...