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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Biology

Goal 1, Objective 1.05

Goal 1

The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.

Objective 1.05

Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of:

  • Appropriate sample.
  • Adequacy of experimental controls.
  • Replication of findings.
  • Alternative interpretations of the data.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Termites, ink pens and pheromones
Students will investigate the behavior of termites to understand and use the scientific method.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Jacki Clark.

Lesson plans on the web

Adolescent sleep
The purpose of this lesson is to discuss, summarize, and express alternative positions regarding a study on adolescent sleep. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Chernobyl disaster
In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Lasers saving sight
The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to understand that problems are solved, or new technology discovered, by scientists using information from disciplines other than their own. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Mozart effect
The purpose of this lesson is to develop an understanding of why skepticism is important in science. Students will explore what happens when the media and/or the public discover a scientific study and extrapolates the message into “truth” without the benefit of further study. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Robotic arm
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
A trip to the beach?
Students investigate the truth behind common myths about sharks and shark attacks, learning why sharks are important members of the ecosystem. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Word associations
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research into how the brain learns and remembers. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 7 and 9 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Word connections
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students will explore how ideas are formed, how associations are made, and how they contribute to learning and memory. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science