Exotic Tadpole Explosion!

Inquiry based challenge to develop a plan to investigate a large tadpole population growth in the town of Belle Pole. Students analyze preexisting data and make conclusions about the data. Student groups compare their approaches and conclusions with other student groups. A whole group discussion leads students to conclude that results often varied based on methods used to conduct the same investigation. The lesson ends with students writing a self reflection from their student group and whole group discussions.

Resource ID#: 75756 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 15 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: inquiry, compare results, negotiate methods, nature of science, scientific method

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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