Understanding and Using the Scientific Method: Steps and Applications
In this mini-lesson, students will learn to identify and categorize the seven steps of the Scientific Method. Through a video clip and group activities, they will recall and arrange these steps in their correct order. Students are encouraged to create a foldable that outlines each step along with explanations to aid in their understanding. They will need to complete this foldable as homework to facilitate further discussions and note-taking in class the following day. Prepare to engage with the fundamental process of scientific inquiry!
Understanding and Using the Scientific Method: Steps and Applications
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Scientific Method09/04/12 Learning Goal: We will identify and categorize in order the steps of the Scientific Method.
Mini-lesson Watch the video clip to see if you recall the 7 steps of the scientific method: http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/ List as many steps as you can remember.
Scientific Method http://sciencespot.net/Media/scimethodwkst.pdf As a group arrange the steps of the scientific method in order from first step to the “final” step. Create a foldable with steps and explanations. We will use these tomorrow in class for notes.
Homework Complete the scientific method foldable. Bring to class tomorrow for more notes!
