Claire

Last year I struggled getting the students to learn the difference between independent and dependent variables. I have realized, if I can get them to think about them outside of a science experiment first, it is then easier to transfer the knowledge. In this file you will receive everything to make an interactive notebook entry as shown in my picture that you can preview. I print the cards on colorful paper and have students match them, and place them on which side they think they should go an

I created this data sheet for students to use while they are observing slides under compound light microscope. The student will write the specimen they observe at the top and the the total magnification. They have a spot to sketch, and write about what they see.

These four pages include two pages of labels of the scientific design process and two worksheets. In one worksheet students use the steps in order to create their own new piece of technology in order to solve a problem at their school. One of my students created the "Zaxbyinator 3000" because of terrible school lunches. The students will evaluate their technology by listing the risks and benefits. In the last sheet, I have made a circle graph showing how the steps are continuous. Students can ta