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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Teaching the Scientific Method With Paper Rockets

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

Science Buddies: Learning the Scientific Method With Paper Rockets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about the scientific method in this lesson that uses rockets made from nothing but paper, tape, and straws.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Applying the Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to use the steps of the scientific method to carry out a scientific investigation.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Scientific Method Data Analysis/graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At the end of your experiment you should review all of the data you have collected. See samples of data analysis charts and graphs. Find out what makes for a good chart or graph using the self-grading rubrics.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Attack of the Killer Cabbage Clones

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you like to watch outdated science fiction and cheesy horror movies? Many fictional tales of cloned organisms have been created based upon the scientific method for cloning animals or plants. In the real world, the cloning of plants...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Beyond Science?: Healing Touch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use the scientific method to investigate the claims of "energy field" therapists. Design an investigation to study the claims of biomagnetic therapy.
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NC State University

The Engineering Place: Making a Thermometer

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A demonstration in how a thermometer works, followed by students using real thermometers as they apply the scientific method.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Changing Your Mind: Understanding Braille

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the communications system based upon a pattern of raised dots called Braille, and design a method of inquiry that uses the scientific method to compare the effectiveness of reading dot cells against reading raised alphabet...
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Science Experiments With Eggs

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find lesson plans for four different experiments to introduce the Scientific Method to ESL students. Find out the benefits of using science experiments in the ESL classes.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Academic Writing: Reverse Paramedic Method

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanations and examples of the Reverse Paramedic Method used to edit scientific writing.
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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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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Lift Off!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Observe kids building a model rocket. See how they use the scientific method to figure out how to make sensors for their rocket.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Model Rockets

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore how the materials and shape of a rocket affect its performance. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how to build a model rocket that will reach 1,600 feet.