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The Scientific Search for the Loch Ness Monster Lesson PlanThe Scientific Search for the Loch Ness Monster Lesson Plan
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The Scientific Search for the Loch Ness Monster

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Students gain an understanding of the real world applications of the scientific method. They design their own experiments to prove or disprove the existence of other modern legends, and they design and carry out an experiment to test a variable.

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the scientific method

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loch ness monster, scientific method, science
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Video

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