Theme 1: Nature of Science
Unit 1 QBO- Scientific Inquiry (09-10)
Keywords: observation, qualitative data, quantitative data, inference, hypothesis, controlled experiment, independent variable, dependent variable, constant, evidence, theory, experimental design
Objectives:
- How is science used to answer questions about the natural world?
- How is the term “theory” used in science?
- What makes a hypothesis scientific?
- What types of data can describe observations?
- How are controlled experiments designed and what are they used for?
- What types of questions can science be used to answer? What types of questions can science not answer?
Activities/Labs:
- Nature of Science Cube Activity
- Experimental Design Worksheet
- Experimental Design Analyses, using Experimental Design Scenarios sheet
- Seed Germination Inquiry Lab
Extensions:
- Fast Plants research project
Further Research: scientific modeling, mathematical modeling, role of technology in science
I just created the Experimental Design Analyses and Experimental Design Scenarios activity, and I would like some feedback if the scenarios I created will work well for analysis. It’s okay that there are errors in the experimental design of the scenarios, since that is what #8 is for on the E.D. Analyses page. I would like help from the BioBlog community with identifying all of the potential errors in the design of each scenario, so I can help lead students to seeing the same. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Josie:
Don’t forget–Scott wants input as you use it and a conversation on how each part can be optimized. He’s welcoming suggestions for improvement.
BW
This is a great resource for beginning and veteran teachers! I like the extension activities and that you are identifying the important terms and objectives they are responsible for learning. I look forward to continue using this resource throughout the year.
~J Stiles