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.

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!

This activity will challenge students thinking about the nature of science and highlight the importance of both basic and applied scientific research.

This lesson introduces students to the nature of science and how to evaluate evidence to determine whether they are engaging in science or pseudoscience.