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Guess What?!

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Students explore how scientists work. In this scientific method lesson, students use their senses to identify objects they cannot see. Students are asked to think like scientists and make observations, comparisons, and interferences, as well as draw conclusions and communicate observations and findings.

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atoms, mass, matter, scientists

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atoms, mass, matter, scientific thinking, scientist, science
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Grade
2nd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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