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\nUnderstanding Science and Engineering Through Solar Power\n

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\nThe Understanding Science and Engineering Through Solar Power unit module teaches scholars how to conduct investigations and the steps for scientific inquiry and experimentation. To begin, young scientists conduct two probes to...\n
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\nGorongosa: Scientific Inquiry and Data Analysis\n

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\nHow does the scientific process begin? Introduce ecology scholars to scientific inquiry through an insightful, data-driven lesson. Partners examine data from an ongoing research study to determine the questions it answers. The resource...\n
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\nScientific Inquiry\n

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\nSixth graders research the theories on the extinction of the dinosaurs. In this dinosaur extinction lesson plan, 6th graders view a video clip about scientific inquiry. They work in groups to research the two theories on dinosaur...\n
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\nNot all Scientific Studies are Created Equal\n

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\nSample size and controls are features of the scientific inquiry process that are discussed in this quick-paced quip. A comparison is made between randomized clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Terms such as placebo,...\n
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\nStates Of Matter\n

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\nDelv into the states of Matter. Students engage in the scientific inquiry process to uncover the exciting world of Matter. They watch a series of videos, and conduct experiments in order to collect and analyze data on the various state...\n
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\nOrnithology and Real World Science\n

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\nDouble click that mouse because you just found an amazing lesson! This cross-curricular Ornithology lesson incorporates literature, writing, reading informational text, data collection, scientific inquiry, Internet research, art, and...\n
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\nStudy Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions\n

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\nMaking predictions and identifying possible outcomes are skills that all science pupils should possess. In this video, Mia and Sam discuss the chances of puppies being male or female as an example. The animation is adorable, and will...\n
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\nPhysical Science: Festival of Bubbles\n

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\nInvestigate bubbles through the use of scientific inquiry. Pupils blow bubbles using several methods and measure the resulting bubble print. Measurements are recorded on a data table and transferred to a bar graph. Results are discussed...\n
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\nApply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind\n

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\nMiddle schoolers review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they apply this method to various experiments they are given to complete. They also use the correct scientific habits of mind when researching...\n
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\nApply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nScientific Inquiry Post-Test\n

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\nIn 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.\n
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\nScientific Inquiry Pretest\n

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\nIn this scientific inquiry worksheet, students match words to definitions and fill in the blanks for scientific inquiry. Students complete 9 problems total.\n
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\nIntroduction to Scientific Inquiry\n

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\nEvery great scientist knows that the process of inquiry is a very important skill. Provide your learners with visual impairments with an opportunity to explore objects scientifically. They examine several pieces of fruit and generate...\n
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\nLesson 3: Scientific Inquiry with WildCam Gorongosa\n

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\nWhen biologists installed cameras in Gorongosa National Park, they ended up viewing a lot more than the lions they were trying to help! Young ecologists observe one of Africa's most beautiful savanna regions with interactive trail camera...\n
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\nRacing M&M Colors\n

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\nMore than anything, this is great practice in scientific inquiry. After discovering that the color coating of an M&M® dissolves in water during a preceding activity, investigators now question whether or not the color makes a...\n
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\nJunior Solar Sprint Series: Electrical Power\n

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\nThrough scientific inquiry, middle schoolers discover how to arrange solar cells in order to produce electricity. This activity is intended to prepare learners to be able to design and construct solar cars. As with other resources...\n
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\nHow Do We Use Scientific Inquiry To Solve the World's Problems?\n

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\nNinth graders examine how a scientific investigation is performed. They read and discuss examples of various scientific experiments, design an experiment involving fast growing plants, and create graphs and charts to present their...\n
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\nRiding on a Pendulum\n

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\nA comprehensive resource gets fourth grade physical scientists making observations about the period of a pendulum and then applying knowledge to a playground swing. Through seven different stations, they will record observations and...\n
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\nScientific Inquiry Using WildCam Gorongosa\n

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\nHow do scientists determine what questions to ask to meet their research goals? Help your class develop an inquiry mindset with a lesson based on studies in the Gorongosa National Park. Partners create their own research questions by...\n
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\nApply Scientific Inquiry and Scientific Habits of Mind\n

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\nStudents review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they develop hypothesis on the issue given to them by their teacher and inquiry questions. They state the data in terms of qualitative and quantitative data. ...\n
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\nFractals, An Inquiry: Day 4\n

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\nYoung scholars put their growing understanding of the scientific inquiry process to work. They use paint to implement their plans to experiment with how changing one aspect of the fractal making process influences their appearance.\n
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\nDoes Soap Float?\n

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\nStudents form hypotheses and carry out an investigation in order to answer a central question: Does soap float? The focus of this lesson is on scientific inquiry, but it incorporates scientific topics such as sinking and floating.\n
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\nScientific Inquiry: Measurement/Data\n

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\nWhile pupils design their own lab experiments, they will not form a new species. Scholars take their materials and design an experiment regarding reaction rates. \n
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\nThe Life Cycle of the Mealworm\n

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\nFourth graders provide a habitat for live mealworms and observe their life cycle. In this animal life cycle and scientific inquiry lesson, 4th graders create a habitat for a live mealworm and observe and record related data as it grows....\n
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