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Study Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions InteractiveStudy Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions Interactive
Publisher
Scholastic
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Grade
5th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Types
Interactives
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Media Length
2:43
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2013
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Study Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions

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Making predictions and identifying possible outcomes are skills that all science pupils should possess. In this video, Mia and Sam discuss the chances of puppies being male or female as an example. The animation is adorable, and will certainly hold middle schoolers' attention. The concepts are appropriate for teaching at the beginning of the school year when introducing or reviewing the scientific process. Pair this with one of the other Study Jams! about scientific inquiry for a more complete lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the scientific method

Additional Tags

scientific method, math

Pros

  • Engaging animation
  • Follow-up quiz questions
  • Key vocabulary definitions available by clicking on terms
  • More scientific inquiry resources linked via See All Related Jams

Cons

  • As a stand-alone lesson, it does not cover much

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.a 6.RP.A.3.c 6.SP.A.1 7.SP.A.1 RST.6-8.9 MP4

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