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The scientific method keeps you from believing only what you want to believe — it expands your mind. The lesson introduces the eight steps in the scientific process and how to design an experiment to biology scholars. Live insects provide the stimulus for determining the effect stimuli has on their behavior.
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- If time allows, perform the same experiment on more than one type of insect
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson best fits at the beginning of the year in a biology course
- Treat all living creatures with respect and teach your students to do the same
- The first in a series of three lessons
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