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Steps of the Scientific Method

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This graphic organizer would be quite handy for making an overhead transparency and posting it for learners to view while doing any kind of sceince inquiry/experiment. This is a tried-and-true method, and is very important for any student of science to know.

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2nd - 6th
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Science
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