Course Title: General Science Grade: eight
Unit: Scientific Method
Month Presented: September Unit Length (in weeks): 1-2
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Essential Question (s): Why is the Scientific Method Important in Science? How can the Scientific Method help you and me? How can anyone use the Scientific Method |
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Learning Objectives: To learn and understand the Scientific Method To feel comfortable using the Scientific Method |
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Skills: Learn the various parts of the Scientific Method Lear how the Scientific Method is used by way of examples How to answer questions using the Scientific Method |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Various Worksheets “Buggo Activity” Design an activity, and solve a problem using the Scientific Method (Car-Motion Activity) |
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Materials Utilized: Various Worksheets Film-Bill Nye Scientific Method Lab Materials: Car, Board, Weights, Meter Stick, Stop Watch, Calculator, Books |
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Assessment Strategies: Lab Report Write-up Quiz-Scientific Method |