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Indirectly Direct

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Student form and test hyptheses using indirect and direct observation. They launch marbles to determine the shape of a hidden object.

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direct observation, hypothesis, indirect observation, science
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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