(Nature of Science Frameworks should
be taught primarily through Life, Physical and Earth Science content
areas. Most of these lessons and resources are posted in the
appropriate content strands, but additional inquiry resources are also
posted here.)
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Frameworks |
Lesson/Activity |
Web Resources |
Questions
MC = Multiple Choice
OR = Open Response
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NS.1.1.1
Communicate observations orally, in
writing, and in graphic organizers:
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What is a graph? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Inspiration & Kidspiration
What's in a Graph? - AAAS |
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NS.1.1.2
Ask questions based on observations
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What is a Conductor? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Scientific Inquiry - BBC |
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NS.1.1.3
Conduct scientific investigations
as a class and in teams:
- lab activities
-
field studies
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Common Objects Made of Minerals
What Changes a Shadow's Size? - NASA
(Click on "Activities")
What does an engineer do? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Beacon Learning Center - Lessons
Plastics - FREE Resources
TOYS - Science Toys from Common
Household Materials |
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NS.1.1.4
Estimate and measure length and
temperature using International System of Units (SI) as a
class
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Water & Ice - AAAS |
GO Temp Activities
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NS.1.1.5
Collect measurable empirical evidence
as a class and in teams |
Warmth of the Sun - AAAS
Peanut Measurement Stations - AIMS
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Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets)
Natural Resources Data (USDA)
Nature of Science - BBC |
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NS.1.1.6
Make
predictions as a class and in teams based upon empirical
evidence (e.g., predict which object is heavier)
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What Does a Scientist Do? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
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NS.1.1.7
Use age appropriate equipment and tools
in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand
lenses, rulers, and thermometers)
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GO Temp Activities |
Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms |
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NS.1.1.8
Apply appropriate rules of safety
related to daily activities
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Lightning Safety - National Institute |
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NS.1.1.9
Apply lab
safety rules as they relate to specific science lab
activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide)
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ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SAFETY |
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