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Scientific Method Lesson PlanScientific Method Lesson Plan
Publisher
Minnesota Literacy Council
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Year
2014
Lesson Plan

Scientific Method

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This Scientific Method lesson plan also includes:
  • Properties of Experimental Designs
  • Worksheet
  • Answer Key
  • Informational Text
  • Assessment
  • Student Reference
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Here is a resource with a descriptive approach to explaining the scientific method. It's simple, but effective for both introduction and reinforcement of this concept. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

science fairs, Science Projects, the scientific method, informational texts

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Explains and breaks down method into steps that can be used as the introductory lesson for science or preparation for a science fair
  • Give as formative or summative assessment to make sure the class understands scientific method

Classroom Considerations

  • Designed for students trying to get their GED, but can be used with any group of learners
  • Resource might need to be opened using a different browser (if it is too slow)

Pros

  • Includes worksheets with answer key
  • Reference to scientific method

Cons

  • Resource has to be adapted to fit your students needs because it was written for GED preparation

Common Core

RI.4.3 RI.5.3

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