Tag: scientific
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AP Bio Science Practices – Analyzing and Graphing Data
Success in AP Biology requires much more than memorizing biological concepts. The AP Biology exam emphasizes scientific thinking, the ability to design experiments, interpret data, evaluate evidence, and communicate scientific conclusions. This worksheet gives students targeted practice with the quantitative reasoning and experimental design skills that appear throughout the course and on the AP exam.…
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The Ant Odometer – Data Analysis
Have you ever thought about how ants navigate the world? Some ants use pheromones or other chemicals to follow trails. Other ants have a novel way of finding their way home; they count steps!How do these little biological Fitbits do this? How did scientists confirm that the ants counted steps? In this research study, scientists…
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What Causes Algae Growth in Ponds?
Students examine data on two ponds to determine what is causing the algae growth in the pond near a farm.
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Measuring Water Quality with Biodiversity
Students manipulate data to show how water quality and stream diversity are connected. Dataclassroom is used to analyze data sets and complete a CER.
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CER – How Effective Are Masks at Preventing Disease
Students examine data that show the effectiveness of mask wearing and the prevention of disease. The activity is a CER format (claim, evidence, reasoning.)
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Scientific Method Study on Beriberi and Chickens
Revised version of the Scientific Method in Action worksheet that focuses on the chickens who became sick due to a vitamin deficiency.
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CER and Data Analysis
CER introduction to scientific argumentation (claim, evidence, reasoning), Analyze a graph showing ACE2 receptors by age group.
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Highlight the Manipulated and Responding Variables
This worksheet describes the difference between an independent (manipulated) and dependent (responding) variable and then asks students to practice by identifying variables in short sentences.
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Podcast – Good Vibrations and Treehoppers
Introduce your students to the world of science podcasts! Listen to a short audio clip on treehoppers and how they use sound to attract mates.