Master the Scientific Method With Fun Life Science Projects
by Benbow, Ann; Mably, Colin; LaBaff, TomFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-09-01
Publisher(s): Enslow Elementary
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Summary
This great book in the REAL LIFE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS series introduces young scientists to the scientific method. Authors Ann Benbow and Colin Mably guide readers through the steps of scientific discovery using great life science experiments. Master the scientific method and get a great idea for your science fair, too!
Author Biography
About the Authors Ann Benbow is a biologist, a former elementary science methods teacher, and former editor-in-chief of a children's science magazine. Colin Mably, her husband, has also been a teacher and has developed numerous products in science education, from print to video.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 4 |
| Coming Up with a Question | p. 6 |
| Making Observations | p. 10 |
| Making Predictions | p. 14 |
| Designing Fair Scientific Tests | p. 18 |
| Controlling Variables | p. 22 |
| Collectiing Data in Different Ways | p. 26 |
| Organizing Your Data | p. 30 |
| Finding Patterns in Your Data | p. 34 |
| Making Conclusions | p. 38 |
| Communicating Your Findings | p. 42 |
| Words to Know | p. 46 |
| Learn More: Books and Internet Addressess | p. 47 |
| Index | p. 48 |
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