Nature of Science
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Explore the nature of science with The Amoeba Sisters. This video discusses why there is not just one universal scientific method as well as the importance of credible sources when researching. Vocab in experimental design including "control group," "constants," "independent variable," and "dependent variable" are discussed. Video additionally shows how to place variables on a hypothetical graph. Factual References: -OpenStax, Biology. OpenStax CNX. May 8, 2019 http://cnx.org/contents/185cbf87-c72e-48f5-b51e-f14f21b5eabd@11.10. -Reece, J. B., & Campbell, N. A. (2011). Campbell biology. Boston: Benjamin Cummings / Pearson. *************Further Reading Suggestions:*************** *Reflecting on teaching the scientific method? https://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=49922 -NSTA's Position Statement on Nature of Science https://www.nsta.org/about/positions/natureofscience.aspx *More about finding credible sources? https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/finding-g
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