Science Grade 6 Scientific Writing, Method

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Science Grade 6 Scientific Reading and Scientific Method

3-4 Weeks

How to Read Scientific Articles

How to Solve Scientific Problems

How to Conduct Experiments Safely

How do you write a scientific article summary?

How do you form a scientific problem?

How do you solve a scientific problem?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.

Close reading of scientific materials.

Extracting facts from scientific materials.

Constructing an article summary based on scientific materials.

Citing facts in an article summary.

Using observation and inferences.

Identifying variables.

Safely conducting experiments.

Forming scientific questions.

Forming scientific hypothesis'.

Developing experimental procedures.

Forming scientific conclusions.

Fact

Opinion

Observation

Inference

Problem

Variable

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Hypothesis

Experiment

Data

Conclusion

Scientific Article Summaries

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