(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.1.2.1
Communicate observations orally, in
writing, and in graphic organizers:
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T-charts
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pictographs
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Venn diagrams
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bar graphs
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Activities Exchange - Texas Instruments
What is a graph? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Create a Graph
Inspiration & Kidspiration
What's in a Graph? - AAAS |
Candle Burn #4 (MC), #5 (OR) - NAEP
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NS.1.2.2
Develop questions that guide scientific
inquiry
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What is an Invention? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Scientific Inquiry - BBC |
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NS.1.2.3
Conduct scientific investigations
individually and in teams:
- lab activities
-
field studies
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What Changes a Shadow's Size? - NASA
(Click on "Activities") |
Beacon Learning Center - Lessons
Plastics - FREE Resources
TOYS - Science Toys from Common
Household Materials |
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NS.1.2.4
Estimate and measure length and
temperature using International System of Units (SI)
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- AAAS
How Long is a Meter - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
GO Temp Activities
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NS.1.2.5
Collect measurable empirical evidence
in teams and as individuals
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- AAAS
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Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets)
Natural Resources Data (USDA)
Nature of Science - BBC |
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NS.1.2.6
Make
predictions in teams and as individuals based upon empirical
evidence
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NS.1.2.7
Use age appropriate equipment and tools
in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand
lenses, rulers, and thermometers)
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Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms |
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NS.1.2.8
Apply lab
safety rules as they relate to specific science lab
activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide)
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ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SAFETY |
