Feb.    

Scientific Methods: 

Investigation of the physical world is enhanced through the use of scientific methods 

that attempt to remove human biases and increase objectivity.

Grade 1: Students engage in and describe investigation.  

What is investigation?

 • How to develop investigation skills for younger students

Grade 2:  Students examine investigation and explain how it is influenced by purpose.

What methods and processes can be used in scientific investigation?

 • www.sciencebuddies.org    steps-of-the-scientific-method

Grade 3:  Students engage in investigation and consider its potential to build understanding of the natural world.

How can investigation help to develop knowledge in science?

 • NSTA.org/science -what-makes-great-science investigation

Grade 4:  Students investigate the nature of evidence and reflect on its role in science.

How can evidence advance knowledge in science?

 • https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/The scientific method

Grade 5:  Students investigate how evidence is gathered and explain the importance of ethics and objectivity in science.

How does evidence lead to understanding?

 • http://www.project2061.org/publications/sfaa/online/Chapter 1: THE NATURE OF SCIENCE

Grade 6:  Students investigate and describe the role of explanation in science.

What is the purpose of scientific explanations?

 • https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/science/continuum/Pages/workscience.aspx