6th Grade Science Project
Objectives
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Learn and use the components of the scientific method. |
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Present a science experiment for primary students. |
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Keep a science journal. |
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Evaluate my work and learning. |
I. Questions
A. What do I know?
1. About the scientific method?
2. About setting up an experiment?
3. About the topic of my experiment?
B. What can I learn ?
1. What is the scientific method?
2. What can I learn about my topic?
3. How do you set up an experiment?
C. What can I teach primary students about my topic?
1. What experiment can I do?
2. What will be my procedure?
3. How will I keep track of my experiment?
4. What equipment is needed?
5. How much time will it take?
II. Search Topics
A. What are my topics?
1. WATER , MATTER, AIR, EARTH/PLANTS
2. Scientific method
3. Doing an experiment
B. What Resources will I use?
1. Websites
2. Books
III. Products
A. Experiment
1. Timeline
2. Procedure
3. Report
B. Journal
1. Notetaking
2. Reflection and Summarizing
3. Accuracy
4. Time
IV. Evaluation
A. Did I keep an accurate journal of my activities?
See rubric
B. Did I use the scientific method to do my experiment?
See rubrics
1. How do I report my findings in a scientific way?
2. How do I keep track of my experiment?
3. How do I keep track of my learning?
V. Reflection
A. What did I learn ?
1. About the scientific method?
2. About working more independently?
3. About doing a science experiment?
4. About keeping an accurate journal?
B. What would I do differently next time?
Carol Fox 2005
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