Use Those Tools!

In this lesson, students will explore with scientific tools often used by scientists to provide them experience with the tools they will be using throughout the year on labs and investigations. They will compare the methods, observations, and results made by different groups using multiple tools and seek reasons to explain the differences across groups. The students will keep records that describe observations made, carefully distinguishing actual observations from ideas and inferences about the observations.
Resource ID#: 29823 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: measuring tape, ruler, graduated cylinder, dropper, measuring cup, beaker, hand lens, forceps, magnifying box, microscope, thermometer, pan balance, spring scale, grams, newtons, milliliters, centimeters, inches, cups, microscope slide, mass, gravity, weight, standard unit of measure
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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