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5. Review Vocabulary Words
• Preparation for the Lesson
Students will be given a crossword puzzle
with the terms of the scientific method on it
and will define them. They can use their
textbook to look up the definitions.
6. Review Vocabulary Words
• Practice the Scientific Method
Do the Scientific Method controls and
variables lab. Students work in groups of
four to complete this lab. A handout will be
given with some of the vocabulary words
for a resource.
..scientific_method_stepsvocab.doc
..spongebob_science_variables.doc
7. Review Vocabulary Words
• Go over PowerPoint about the scientific
method
Use projector to show class the
PowerPoint from the computer.
Go through the PowerPoint as a
class stopping for questions and
comments.
..Scientific_Method.ppt
8. Formative Assessment
• The Vitruvian Man - Scientific Method
Assessment
Vitruvian_man_scientific_method (1).doc
• Skill-Focused Rubric
..Rubric (4)_files
10. Resources
Echevarría, J., Vogt,, M., & Short, D. J.
(2013). Making Content Comprehensible for English
Learners: The SIOP® Model (4th ed.). Retrieved
from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection
database.
Popham, W. J. (2014). Classroom Assessment:
What Teachers Need to Know (7th ed.). Retrieved
from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection
database.
