(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.1.4.1
Communicate observations orally, in
writing, and in graphic organizers:
- T-charts
- pictographs
- Venn diagrams
- bar graphs
- frequency tables
- line graphs
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Activities Exchange - Texas Instruments |
Create a Graph
What's in a Graph? - AAAS |
Candle Burn #4 (MC), #5 (OR) - NAEP
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NS.1.4.2
Refine
questions that guide scientific inquiry
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Scientific Inquiry - BBC |
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NS.1.4.3
Conduct scientific investigations
individually and in teams:
- lab activities
-
field studies
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Beacon Learning Center - Lessons
Plastics - FREE Resources
TOYS - Science Toys from Common
Household Materials |
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NS.1.4.4
There is no framework for this number.
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NS.1.4.5
Communicate the designs, procedures, and
results of scientific investigations (e.g.,
age-appropriate graphs, charts, and writings)
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One-half Centimeter Grid - UA - AIMS |
Inspiration & Kidspiration
What's in a Graph? - AAAS
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NS.1.4.6
Estimate and measure length, mass,
temperature, capacity/volume, and elapsed time using
International System of Units (SI)
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Measuring Shadows - AAAS |
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NS.1.4.7
Collect and interpret measurable
empirical evidence in teams and as individuals
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Snow Goggles - AAAS |
Nature of Science - BBC |
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NS.1.4.8
Develop a
hypothesis based on prior knowledge and observations |
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NS.1.4.9
Identify variables that affect
investigations
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NS.1.4.10
Identify patterns and trends in data
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Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets)
Natural Resources Data (USDA) |
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NS.1.4.11
Generate conclusions based on evidence
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NS.1.4.12
Evaluate the
quality and feasibility of an idea or project
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NS.1.4.13
Use simple equipment, age appropriate
tools, technology, and mathematics in scientific
investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, microscopes,
rulers, thermometers, calculators, computers)
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Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms |
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NS.1.4.14
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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