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The Nature of Science

How do scientists think and work? What skills do scientists need to practice and apply? Is science something we know, or something we do?

Learning Resources

The Nature of Science

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Graphing in Science

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Activities



Tower Challenge #1

Curiosity Questions



Recognizing Patterns

Pendulum Race



Observations and Inferences

Assignments

Standards

S8.A.1.1.1: Distinguish between a scientific theory and an opinion, explaining how a theory is supported with evidence, or how new data/information may change existing theories and practices.

S8.A.1.1.2: Explain how certain questions can be answered through scientific inquiry and/or technological design.

S8.A.1.1.3: Use evidence, such as observations or experimental results, to support inferences about a relationship.

S8.A.1.1.4: Develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence.

S11.A.1.1.1: Compare and contrast scientific theories, scientific laws, and beliefs.

S11.A.1.1.2: Analyze and explain the accuracy of scientific facts, principles, theories, and laws.

S11.A.1.1.3: Evaluate the appropriateness of research questions (e.g., testable vs. not-testable).

S11.A.1.1.4: Explain how specific scientific knowledge or technological design concepts solve practical problems.