CONPTT - SCIENCE vs NON-SCIENCE

Explores six criteria of science (CONPTT), with definitions and self-check questions. Compares "Emerging Science", "Non-Science", and "Pseudoscience", with definitions and examples. Activity engages students in analyzing a collection of paragraphs to decide which category each fits into.

Resource ID#: 1864 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20190918031409/http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/conptt.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

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

Keywords: what is science, criteria of science, CONPTT, emerging science, non-science, pseudoscience

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Worksheet, Assessment,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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