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- 8th - 12th
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Students are able to differentiate between scientific fact and scientific theory after engaging in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, in small groups, use media and written script to learn and teach each other about major contributions to the development of the Atomic Theory. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students analyze 5 separate theories of evolution in order to help them explain the different meanings of theory, how human values influence science, and that the scientific view of the origin of life does not involve supernatural forces. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the history of the theory of evolution and make a comparative timeline of events in world history and in the history of evolutionary theory. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the history of the game theory. They practice using new vocabulary. They write about the debate on exchange using different viewpoints. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore and explain reasons for dinosaur extinction. Working in groups, they compare and contrast the differences between a theory and a fact. Student draw pictures and create a paragraph explaining their theory about dinosaur extinction. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine goals of two major theories of punishment, Utilitarian Theory and Retributive Theory, develop opinions about ethics and effectiveness of both theories, define legal duties of prosecutors and public defenders, and discuss their respective burdens at trial. Students then evaluate different negotiating techniques and identify areas for improvement. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students comprehend the meaning of a theory. They support a theory by finding evidence from the text. Students identify the concept of making a theory by sharing definitons, synonyms, or background information in order to activate their prior knowledge. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the mate selection theories. They compose their own personal list of characteristics, qualities, and values desired in a marriage partner. They identify and explain the Mate Selection Theory and analyze the importance and process of mate selection. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students define the term Collision Theory and relate it to factors affecting reaction rate. They list three factors that affect rate of change. Students discuss how temperature, concentration, and surface area can affect the rate of a reaction. They are asked what is a theory. Full Review »