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Scientific Method
- Level: Middle - High School
- Topic: Scientific Method/Research
Description:
This activity demonstrates that scientific inferences and conclusions are made based on the knowledge currently available and on the evident presented. Students need to appreciate that scientific theories may be modified when new evidence is obtained. This activity dramatically demonstrates that the data one has available can bias the conclusions that one reaches; further, that as more evidence is presented, scientific theories can be modified to fit the evidence given. Science is tentative and constantly changing because all possible data is never available.
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Author:
Brenda L. Dempsey
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Research Host:
Margaret C. Neville Ph.D.
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- George Washington High School
Denver, CO
- 1998 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine
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- 1998 Frontiers in Physiology
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | N/A |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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