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Development of Theories InteractiveDevelopment of Theories Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2014
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Creative Commons
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Development of Theories

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This Development of Theories interactive also includes:
  • Know the Difference (Between Hypothesis and Theory)
  • Scientific Law vs Scientific Theory
  • Scientific Theories & Laws
  • Student Reference
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Theory or Law? You decide. And so will your class members, in an insightful interactive. Young scientists divide common scientific principles or statements between the two groups, then dig deeper in understanding the functions of theories and laws. The content includes an examination of how theories upgrade to laws.

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Concepts

scientific theories, laws, the scientific method

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the interactive as a homework assignment to prep learners for the next day's lesson
  • Have scholars brainstorm a list of other laws and theories they are familiar with

Classroom Considerations

  • Plan time in the computer lab to allow individuals to complete the activity
  • Sign up for a free CK-12 account prior to beginning the interactive

Pros

  • The drag-and-drop feature is convenient for pupils to rearrange their answers
  • Using well-known laws and theories allows them to use their own prior knowledge to guide their learning

Cons

  • None

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