Students learn how scientists go about designing and performing an experiment. They consider why scientists devote so much time to the planning process before undertaking the actual experiment. They practice the planning steps, using a specific topic.
Designing an Experiment with the Scientific Method
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ACTIVITIES
Secondary Summer Reading and Writing Enrichment Activity Packet
This summer enrichment packet is focused on helping secondary students build or freshen reading and writing skills durin... -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Summer Reading List -- Secondary
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Summer Reading (Grades 9-12)
Secondary students will enjoy the vast array of literature presented.
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LESSON PLANS
Can Cloning Make a Better Plant?
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REFERENCE
E.Guides: Mammal
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Science Lab Skills Printables Slideshow
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LESSON PLANS
How Can You Use Physics to Become a Better Hitter?
Probably all baseball and softball players-everybody from Little League to Major League-would like to improve their hitt... -
REFERENCE
Animal Cloning: Facts and Fallacies
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WORKSHEETS
Designing Experiments Printables Gallery
Take a sneak peek inside our printable book, "Designing an Experiment (Grades 6-10).
