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Apply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they develop hypothesis on a variety of different topics and design an investigation or experiment to test it. They share their conclusions with the class and...
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Using Inspiration To Support Logical Reasoning

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students share descriptions of science experiments they have conducted. They create a thin film on the surface of water in order to float light objects and observe that a paper clip does, indeed, float on the surface of the water at...
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What Do Parts Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they identify and describe the components and functions of all of the parts of a plant. Using a diagram, they label the parts of the plant chosen and share...
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Gravity Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the effects of mass on gravity. In this gravity lesson, 5th graders make model parachutes and helicopters in order to apply the scientific process and find out the effects of mass on drops of the 2 objects.
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Bird airport control

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify the various species of birds found in the wetlands. Students observe and record the key skills involved in scientific inquiry. Students handle and interpret data gathered on a field trip which reveals patterns and...
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Student Notes for Steps in the Scientific Process

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this science inquiry skills learning exercise, students fill out a blank chart as they read and learn about the scientific process. The chart has two columns with the titles, "Step in the Scientific Process" and "What the Scientist...
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Learning Scientific Coral Terminology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore properties of coral. In this scientific observation lesson, students investigate properties and characteristics of coral. Young scholars write statements describing the coral using observation words.
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Let's Investigate Tooth Decay

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students conduct a simple investigation to explore tooth decay.
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What Living Things Need

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars apply the process of scientific inquiry to explore how living things are dependent on one another for survival. They match animals with their generalized food source. Students predict what happens to the organisms when...
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Journal Introductions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the idea of scientific observation and the use of a journal to record their observations. They examine the proper vocabulary used when describing scientific inquiry. Students observe a science experiment and they discuss...
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Scientific Inquiry Post-Test

For Students 4th - 7th
In this scientific inquiry post-test worksheet, students complete a 7 question matching activity that uses vocabulary associated with the inquiry process. They answer 2 multiple choice questions about independent and dependent variables.
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Creek Restoration Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students gather and analyze scientific data from a local creek. Over weeks or months, students observe their local environment, collect water samples, and evaluate test results. Extension activities are suggested for evaluating...
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Scientific Inquiry Pretest

For Students 5th - 8th
In this scientific inquiry worksheet, students match words to definitions and fill in the blanks for scientific inquiry. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Let's Measure the Speed of Sound

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure the speed of sound using scientific investigative techniques.
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Determining the Age of Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of radioactive dating. In this radioactive dating lesson, students investigate how to determine the ages of fossils and rocks as they learn about half-life radioactive decay.
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Oobleck

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners examine states of matter. In this solids and liquids lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to make oobleck and record their observations pertaining to it.
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What Do Scientists Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers do a report on distinct scientific fields using the Internet resources provided. They see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what goes on in the enterprise of science.
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Inquiring Minds

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students demonstrate understanding of the scientific inquiry. They identify the major components of the scientific process.
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Floating and Sinking

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils conduct experiments in which they investigate which materials float and which sink. They examine what qualities the materials that float have in common. They carry out a scientific investigation, predict, and test their predictions.
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The Mystery Box

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in groups with a wooden box that is sealed shut. They make predictions about what is inside the box. Before being allowed to open the box, the groups make hypotheses, conduct experiements, record results, draw conclusions,...
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Tree I.D.

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore various tree species. In this tree species lesson, students collect leaves on nature walks and use Internet sources to identify the trees that the leaves belong to. Learners graph their data as well.
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Wheels on the Bot Go Round and Round, Part II

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars hypothesize about the relationship between tire size of CEENBoT and ability to move a load. In this physics lesson plan, students design an experiment to test their hypothesis. They record results and formulate their...
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Cody's Science Education Zone

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe a scientific experiment and pose a hypothesis. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students make predictions about the combination of alcohol in water and how it will affect a floating ice cube.
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Gathering Data About Respiration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners engage in an experiment that tests how much air we breathe in and out during the respiration process. In this respiration lesson, students blow a typical breath's amount of air into a balloon. They use a ruler to measure the...

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