(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.K.1
Record
observations pictorially, orally, and in writing
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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.K.2
Ask questions based on observations
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Scientific Inquiry - BBC |
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NS.1.K.3
Conduct scientific investigations
as a class and in teams:
- lab activities
- field studies
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What Changes a Shadow's Size? - NASA
(Click on "Activities")
What is Gravity? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Beacon Learning Center - Lessons |
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NS.1.K.4
Estimate and measure length, mass,
and capacity/volume of familiar objects using non-standard units
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- AAAS
What is volume? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
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NS.1.K.5
Estimate relative temperature of
matter (e.g., objects, living things, and earth
materials)
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- AAAS
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NS.1.K.6
Collect
empirical evidence as a class
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What Does a Scientist Do? - NASA (Click on
"Activities") |
Nature of Science - BBC |
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NS.1.K.7
Use age-appropriate equipment and tools
in scientific investigations (e.g., balances and hand
lenses)
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Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms |
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NS.1.K.8
Apply appropriate rules of safety
related to daily activities
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Lightning Safety - National Institute |
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NS.1.K.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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