Scientific Method
Grade 8Science45 min
Learning Objective
I can formulate a testable hypothesis and design an experiment to investigate it using the scientific method.
Lesson Flow
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The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, and Exercise
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7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A student observes that their bread gets moldy faster in the bread box than in the refrigerator. Formulate a testable hypothesis to explain this observation. A student notices that some plants seem to grow taller when given fertilizer. Formulate a testable hypothesis to explain this observation. ”
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