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Advances in Our Understanding of DNA & the Nature of Science
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Students research modern DNA discoveries provided by the teacher as well as student selected discoveries. After summarizing each discovery, students reflect on the nature of science and identify and explain which NOS tenets are demonstrated in the DNA discoveries.

Subject:
Health and Medical Sciences
Living Systems and Processes
STEM/STEAM
Science
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Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Author:
Kathryn Williams
Date Added:
02/18/2021
How Should We Teach Science?
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Students first think about what they have learned about the scientific method.Following this, they watch a short video on the nature of science.They finish by discussing how they think we should teach science.....be prepared for some very interesting discussions!

Subject:
Science
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Lesson Plan
Author:
Rebecca Cannaday
Date Added:
07/02/2019
Ice Balloons
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In this activity, learners will explore globes of frozen water to learn how to ask and then answer 'investigable' questions. The activity includes four short online videos: Introduction, Step-by-Step Demonstration, Going Deeper, and What's Going On. Also available are a concept map and a "Going Further" web page that suggests variations and extensions on this activity.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Exploratorium
Date Added:
11/07/2007
In Support of Basic Science
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This activity will challenge students thinking about the nature of science and highlight the importance of both basic and applied scientific research.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
University of Colorado Boulder
Provider Set:
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
Date Added:
01/01/2014
Science or Pseudoscience?
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This lesson introduces students to the nature of science and how to evaluate evidence to determine whether they are engaging in science or pseudoscience.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
University of Colorado Boulder
Provider Set:
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
Date Added:
01/01/2014