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Inquiry: You are an earthworm

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.5

This lesson for grade 6 will help students understand the cycling of matter. Students assume they are earthworms and learn by asking questions about their life processes. The lesson also introduces career possibilities in the soil science field.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)

By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

Using inquiry skills

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.1

This lesson for grade 6 introduces students to important scientific skills such as observation, inference, prediction, classification, and communication. Students practice some of these skills and discuss how they may be used in various careers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Science)

By April Galloway and Christine Scott.Edited by Julie McCann.

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What do scientists do?

The lesson, from Science NetLinks, is designed to provide students with an idea of the diversity of science disciplines. Learning about the different science disciplines can help students see the connection between what they learn in the classroom and what... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)

Provided by: Science Netlinks