Description
Extend your students’ understanding of the experimental design with this experiment over control and experimental groups. This engaging scientific method experiment and activity dives into demonstrating the key differences between control groups and experimental groups.
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This convenient experiment is low-prep. You have everything you need included! The scientific method activity includes learning goals, specific teacher directions, no-prep printable notes, a recording sheet for a hands-on experimental design experiment, and even a quick assessment. Ditch the typical scientific method worksheets and turn your science class into a hands-on learning environment with this experiment!
What’s included?
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Teacher Directions so you can focus on teaching not prepping!
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Foldable Scientific Method Notes that are great for interactive notebooks!
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Experiment Recording Sheet: Which Bread Will Show Mold First?
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Quick Assessment/Exit Slip for simple measuring of understanding
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Mastery Checklist to make tracking a breeze
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Answer Key to save you time!
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Use this activity as a part of your Nature of Science Unit or just as a fun experiment to introduce experimental design and the differences between control groups and experimental groups. This scientific method activity is perfect for whole class science lessons, the science lab, science test prep, small group instruction and even as a part of centers.
Standards Covered in this Nature of Science Control Groups vs. Experimental Groups Activity and Experiment:
Florida Science Standards Covered:
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SC.5.N.1.1 Define a problem, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types such as: systematic observations, experiments requiring the identification of variables, collecting and organizing data, interpreting data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions.
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SC.5.N.1.4 Identify a control group and explain its importance in an experiment
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards Covered:
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SCI.5.2.A The student is expected to describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable
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