Help your students explore the Nature of Science and work towards understanding the Next Generation Science Standards:

 Science investigations are guided by a set of values to ensure accuracy of measurements, observations,and objectivity of findings.

 Science depends on evaluating proposed explanations.

 Scientific values function as criteria in distinguishing between science and non-science.

This 60 minute lesson plan will help your students deepen their understanding of the Scientific Process through vocabulary review and an analysis of middle school science projects. This lesson includes a Power Point presentation, worksheets, and a teacher lesson plan.

Additional Material Needed:

Student Journals or loose leaf paper to record notes.

Access to the internet.