This article summarizes and links to two Science and Children articles that modify the KWL chart to include literacy skills and evidence-based claims.

Students will use a research study on the biology project website (www.biology.arizona.edu) to understand the process of science.  Students will be able to identify the hypothesis and research methods, collect  and analyze data, and form conclusions.  The activity is designed to take one 48 minute class period.  The instructor will read aloud to students the introduction and the directions for the data collection if needed.   Student answer sheet is attached.