How does the scientific method enable us to uncover patterns and insights through the disciplined use of creativity, variables, and control?
Critical Thinking: Encourage students to evaluate and refine their experimental designs.
Learner’s Mindset: Foster openness to new ideas and creative problem-solving.
Responsibility: Highlight the importance of ethical considerations in scientific research.
How does the choice of variables influence the outcomes of an experiment?
In what ways does the inclusion of a control enhance the validity of experimental data?
How can presenting data visually aid in the discovery of patterns and trends?
Acquiring Information - Using a variety of pieces of lab equipment to receive the most accurate readings. Developing good techniques to become precise when using lab equipment.
Analyzing Information - Analysis of measurements that devices give, then determining if that device is accurate enough for the given task. Analysis of a situation and providing the safest environment for themselves and others within the lab.
Connecting Information - Discovering similarities and differences between the types of equipment and the results they provide.
HS-PS2-6: Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.
HS-ESS2-5: Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.
HS-PS1-5: Apply scientific principles and evidence to provide an explanation about the effects of changing the temperature or concentration of the reacting particles on the rate of a reaction.
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