6. What is Science? No magic, gremlins or other supernatural explanations needed! Science assumes that the natural world can be understood by gathering evidence. Science attempts to explain the natural world and these explanations are tested using evidence.
7. Perhaps a natural explanation is that the continents used to be arranged differently in the past Can you fit them together in order to make sense of the evidence? What in the world happened here?
16. How do these activities model science inquiry? How are they different?
17. General Activities: Small group discussion, hands-on, modeling, readings, etc. Science Activities Brunsell, Fall 2009
18. General Activities: Small group discussion, hands-on, modeling, readings, etc. Science Activities Science inquiry: 5 Essential Features Brunsell, Fall 2009
19. General Activities: Small group discussion, hands-on, modeling, readings, etc. Science Activities Experiment: “Fair Test” / cause & effect Science inquiry: 5 Essential Features Brunsell, Fall 2009