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Serc: Ji Tt: Scientific Method Lesson PlanSerc: Ji Tt: Scientific Method Lesson Plan
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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9th - 10th
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Serc: Ji Tt: Scientific Method

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Students learn about the scientific method by planning an experiment to test a hypothesis. Their hypothesis should be based on a common pseudo-science or alternative health treatment topic. Students will compare their designs with other students to decide which design reflects the scientific method the best.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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