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| Introduction | |
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| Demonstrations, Directions, and the Steps of the Method | |
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| Opening Demonstrations | |
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| Can Crush | |
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| Balloon in a Jar | |
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| Hole in the Water Bottle | |
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| Hammer and Ruler | |
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| Tissue and Cup | |
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| Cup Won't Burn | |
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| Directions: Building a Good Foundation | |
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| Following Directions | |
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| Giving Directions to Others | |
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| Blindfold Directions | |
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| Writing the Problem | |
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| Examples of Testable Problems | |
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| Conducting Research | |
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| Test, Research, Demonstration, or Model? | |
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| Quiz: Test, Research, Demonstration, or Model? | |
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| Developing a Hypothesis | |
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| Practice Writing a Hypothesis | |
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| Prediction Box | |
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| Dissolving Peanuts | |
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| Writing the Materials List | |
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| Writing the Procedure | |
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| Making a Peanut Butter Sandwich | |
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| Paper Clip Design | |
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| Collecting Data: Observation Skills | |
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| Change is in the Air | |
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| Peanut Identification | |
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| Data Measurement and Equipment Use | |
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| Measuring Length in Metrics | |
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| Metric Conversions (Length) | |
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| Measuring the Mass of Objects | |
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| Measuring and Converting Mass | |
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| Measuring and Converting Volume | |
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| Conversion of Volume Units | |
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| Density Demonstrations | |
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| Regular and Diet Drink | |
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| Sinking the Aluminum Foil | |
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| Density Stack | |
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| Measuring and Calculating Density | |
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| Metrics Quiz | |
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| Graphing Data | |
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| Graphing Examples | |
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| Writing the Conclusion | |
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| Sample Experiment Write-Up | |
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| Scoring Guide for the Experiment Write-Up | |
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| Review, Tests, and Projects | |
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| Weekly Journal Entries | |
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| Notes on the Scientific Method | |
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| Scientific Method Vocabulary & Definitions | |
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| Scientific Method Study Guide | |
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| Scientific Method Test A | |
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| Scientific Method Test B | |
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| Open-Response Questions & Rubrics | |
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| Neutralization | |
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| Energy Source for Plants | |
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| An Effective Science Fair Project | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Weekly Lesson Plan Form | |
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| Differentiation Checklist | |
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| Sample First Week Lesson Plan | |
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| Science Fair Judges' Rubric | |
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| Answer Key | |