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Lesson Plan

Scientific Method

Subject Science
Grades 6-8

Introduction

Whodunnit?!? The scientific method exists throughout science from elementary school to high school! Students will observe the scientific method in action while investigating “The Death of the Iceman”!

Learning Objectives

WALT apply the Scientific Method to real-life situations and observe how you have to revisit the steps multiple times.

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