
Step 2: Write-Up
Answer the following questions:
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Define the scientific method.
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What are the 6 steps in the scientific method?
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Why is it important to have a prescribed set of steps that all scientists follow?
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to identify the different parts of a scientific experiment.
This activity will encourage students to explore and apply the information they have learned from the, "What is the Scientific Method?" lesson to a virtually simulated science experiment.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:
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Identify the steps of the scientific method.
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Identify the hypothesis of an example science project.
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Identify the independent and dependent variable of an example science project.
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Organize the steps of an example science experiment, based upon the scientific method.
Activity Rubric
Here you will find the scoring for the Scientific Method: Solving Real World Problems activity.
Step 2: Write-Up (10 points)
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Define the scientific method. (2 points)
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Students accurately define the scientific method, based upon the information provided in the What is the Scientific Method? lesson.
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What are the 6 steps in the scientific method? (6 points)
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Students accurately identify all of steps outlined in the video and written in the What is the Scientific Method? lesson.
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1 point is given for each step of the scientific method written.
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Why is it important to have a prescribed set of steps that all scientists follow? (2 points)
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Students receive full credit if they accureatly identify the reason why all scientists follow the prescribed steps of the scientific method; this information was explained in the video, and the What is the Scientific Method? lesson.
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Step 3: Test Your Knowledge (10 points)
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Students will receive 2 points for each segment of the Sequence Game that they place in the correct order.
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